The ________ Crosses the Acetabular Notch in the Hip Joint

Question

The ________ crosses the acetabular notch in the hip joint.
A) transverse acetabular ligament
B) iliofemoral ligament
C) acetabular labrum
D) pubofemoral ligament
E) ischiofemoral ligament

Accepted Answer

The transverse acetabular ligament is a small band of fibrous tissue that crosses the acetabular notch in the hip joint, bridging the gap between the two parts of the acetabulum. Its function is to help maintain the position of the femoral head within the acetabulum.