Acetabular fossa

Acetabular fossa
Acetabular fossa
	Lateral view of the right hip bone
Details
Identifiers
Latin	Fossa acetabuli
TA98	A02.5.01.004
TA2	1310
FMA	17269
	Anatomical terms of bone [edit on Wikidata]

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.

Additional Images[]

Hip joint. Lateral view. Fat in acetabular fossa.

References[]

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

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

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