Transverse acetabular ligament
Ligamentum transversum acetabuli
Definition
The transverse acetabular ligament bridges the acetabular notch, which is a gap found inferiorly within the margin of the hip bone’s acetabulum.
When the transverse acetabular ligament crosses the acetabular notch, it forms a small space between the ligament and the bone, facilitating the entry of nutrient vessels into the hip joint.
References
Text written by Muhammad A. Javaid, MD, PhD © 2023 IMAIOS.
Standring, S. and Gray, H. (2016). ‘Chapter 80: Pelvic girdle gluteal region and thigh’ in Gray’s anatomy The anatomical Basis of Clinical Practice. (41st ed.) New York: Elsevier, pp. 1339-1342.
Wobser, A.M., Adkins, Z. and Wobser, R.W. Anatomy, Abdomen and Pelvis: Bones (Ilium, Ischium, and Pubis) [Updated 2022 Jul 25]. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2023 Jan-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK519524/
