Acetabular fossa

Acetabular fossa
Lateral view of the right hip bone
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Identifiers
Latin	Fossa acetabuli
TA	A02.5.01.004
FMA	17269
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The acetabular fossa is a fossa located at the centre of the acetabulum. It is occupied by the ligament of head of femur.

In contrast to the thick and smooth surrounding lunate surface, the pelvis' articulation with the head of the femur, the acetabular fossa is rough and thin, often transparent, and continuous with the acetabular notch below.

Hip joint. Lateral wiev. Fat in acetabular fossa.