Acetabular fossa

Acetabular fossa
	Lateral view of the right hip bone
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Identifiers
Latin	Fossa acetabuli
TA	A02.5.01.004
FMA	17269
	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.

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.