A ring of cartilage that surrounds the acetabulum[WP,unvetted]. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetabular_labrum ]

Synonyms: labrum of acetabulum labrum acetabuli

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Term information

database cross reference
external definition

Cartilaginous ring that forms the entire acetabular margin[AAO:0000864].

function notes

Its function is to deepen the acetabulum, making it more difficult for the head of the femur to slip out of place (sublux)

has related synonym

glenoidal labrum of hip joint

acetabular lip

cotyloid ligament

acetabular rim

id

UBERON:0011958

structure notes

some sources treat this as fibrocartilage