acetabular fossa
fossa acetabularis
The acetabular fossa is the roughened depression in the centre of the acetabulum, surrounded by the lunate acetabular surface and the acetabular notch. The acetabular fossa provides an insertion point for the teres ligaments that secure the femoral head.
| Type | Ligament |
| Parent Structure | bone fossa |
| Latin Name | fossa acetabularis |
| FMA ID | 17269 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acetabular fossa?
The acetabular fossa is the roughened depression in the centre of the acetabulum, surrounded by the lunate acetabular surface and the acetabular notch. The acetabular fossa provides an insertion point for the teres ligaments that secure the femoral head.
What is the Latin name for the acetabular fossa?
The Latin name for the acetabular fossa is fossa acetabularis.
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