Which of the following is an intracapsular ligament that stabilizes the hip joint, and tightens only when the thigh is flexed and undergoing external rotation?
A) the iliofemoral ligament
B) the pubofemoral ligament
C) the ischiofemoral ligament
D) the transverse acetabular ligament
E) the ligament of the femoral head

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The ligament of the femoral head, also known as the ligamentum teres, is an intracapsular ligament of the hip joint that provides stability, particularly when the thigh is flexed and externally rotated. It attaches the femoral head to the acetabulum, though its role in hip stability is less significant compared to the other surrounding ligaments.

Which of the Following Is an Intracapsular Ligament That Stabilizes