Where is it located among the others?
-the inferior side of the hip joint next to the iliofemoral ligament
What is it supported by (others structure/s)
-The pubofemoral ligament attaches the part of the pelvis known as the pubis to the femur
What type of tissue is this?
-Connective tissue
Function
- The pubofemoral ligament stabilizes the hip joint and prevents it from moving beyond its normal range of motion.
What type of injuries affects this structure?
-A hip sprain involve injury to ligaments in the hip(the bands of tissue that connect bones together) within the joint . Hip sprain occurs when sudden contraction of stretched out muscle takes place.
-Overstretching and hard blow to the muscle may result in tearing the muscle tissue. Old injury, old age (arthritis) and inappropriate warm up before exercise are few of the common reasons that increase the chances of hip sprain.
-Medications are prescribed to reduce swelling and pain. Elevation of the leg and application of ice compresses helps in reducing pain. Lifting heavy objects must be avoided in order to prevent further damage and wearing down of the ligaments.
http://elitesportstherapy.com/hip-sprainstrain/
https://www.epainassist.com/sports-injuries/hip-injuries/hip-sprain
http://www.healthline.com/human-body-maps/pubofemoral-ligament