Which of the following ligaments prevent hyperextension of hip :: (A) Iliofemoral ligament, (B) Pubo-ischial ligament, (C) Pectofemoral ligament, (D) Pubo-ischial ligament
Answer is A. A i.e. Ilio-femoral ligamentIliofemoral ligament of Bigelow arises from lower half of anterior inferior iliac spine (AIIS)Q and inses in interochanteric line. It is the strongest ligament of body & prevents hyper extension of hip joint during standing.