Body Region: Pelvis & Hip

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    The superior band of the iliofemoral (Y) ligament runs from the anterior inferior iliac spine to the greater trochanter region…
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    The inferior band of the iliofemoral ligament runs from the anterior inferior iliac spine to the intertrochanteric line inferior to…
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    The posterior hip capsule is reinforced by the ischiofemoral ligament and the orbicular zone, providing posterior constraint of the femoral…
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    The anterior sacroiliac ligament is a thin but broad reinforcement of the anterior SIJ capsule, covering the anterior joint margin…
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    The interosseous sacroiliac ligament is the massive, multi-layered ligamentous complex filling the posterior iliac fossa behind the articular surface of…
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    The ligamentum teres (round ligament) of the hip connects the fovea capitis of the femoral head to the acetabular notch…
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    The anterior hip capsule is a thick fibrous sleeve reinforced by the iliofemoral ligament (anteriorly and superiorly) and the pubofemoral…
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    The detrusor is the primary smooth muscle of the bladder wall, responsible for voiding contraction. It is unique in that…
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    The coccygeus (ischiococcygeus) forms the posterior part of the pelvic diaphragm, completing the pelvic floor between the ischial spine and…
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    Ischiococcygeus is another name for the coccygeus muscle, used when emphasising its ischial spine to coccyx trajectory. Some anatomists list…

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