Acetabular fossa

Acetabular fossa
Lateral view of the right hip bone
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Identifiers
LatinFossa acetabuli
TA98A02.5.01.004
TA21310
FMA17269
Anatomical terms of bone

The acetabular fossa is a fossa located at the centre of the acetabulum. It is occupied by the ligament of head of femur.[1]

In contrast to the thick and smooth surrounding lunate surface, the pelvis' articulation with the head of the femur, the acetabular fossa is rough and thin, often transparent, and continuous with the acetabular notch below.

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References

  1. Tank, Patrick W. (2001). "Bones and Joints of the Pelvis and Perineum - Self Study". University of Arkansas.


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