Zona orbicularis
The zona orbicularis or annular ligament is a ligament on the neck of the femur formed by the circular fibers of the articular capsule of the hip joint. It is also known as the orbicular zone, ring ligament, and zonular band.
| Zona orbicularis | |
|---|---|
Capsule of hip-joint (distended). Posterior aspect. (Zona orbicularis labeled at center bottom.) | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | zona orbicularis articulationis coxae |
| TA98 | A03.6.07.002 |
| TA2 | 1874 |
| FMA | 42960 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
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