The extracapsular ligaments are the iliofemoral, ischiofemoral, andpubofemoralligaments attached to the bones of the pelvis (the ilium, ischium, and pubis respectively).
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Thepubofemoralligament is located anteriorly just underneath the iliofemoral ligament and serves primarily to resist abduction, extension, and some external rotation.
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The ischiofemoral ligament prevents medial (internal) rotation while thepubofemoralligament restricts abduction and internal rotation of the hip joint.
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The three extracapsular ligaments of the hip joint the iliofemoral, ischiofemoral, andpubofemoralligaments form a twisting mechanism encircling the neck of the femur.
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