Iliofemoral
Iliofemoral
Iliofemoral (pronounced: il-ee-oh-FEM-or-al) is a term used in anatomy to refer to anything related to the ilium and the femur, the hip bone and the thigh bone respectively. The term is most commonly used in the context of the iliofemoral ligament, a key ligament in the human body that helps to stabilize the hip joint.
Etymology
The term "iliofemoral" is derived from the Latin words "ilium", meaning "flank or hip", and "femur", meaning "thigh or thigh bone".
Related Terms
- Iliofemoral Ligament: A Y-shaped ligament of the hip that connects the ilium and the femur. It is the strongest ligament in the human body.
- Iliofemoral Bursitis: A condition characterized by inflammation of the bursa located between the front of the hip bone and the hip joint.
- Iliofemoral Artery: A large blood vessel that supplies blood to the lower limb. It is a continuation of the external iliac artery beyond the inguinal ligament.
- Iliofemoral Joint: The ball-and-socket joint between the head of the femur and the acetabulum of the ilium. It is also known as the hip joint.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Iliofemoral
- Wikipedia's article - Iliofemoral
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