Annular ligament of femur
- Annular ligament of femur
Infobox Ligament
Name = Annular ligament of femur
Latin = zona orbicularis articulationis coxae
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The Annular ligaments of the femur are circular fibers of the capsule of the hip joint which form a ring around the neck of the femur. They are especially prominent at the inferior and posterior aspects of the capsule.
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