Dynamic changes of the joint capsule in relation to the zona orbicularis: An anatomical study with possible implications for hip stability mechanism.

ABSTRACT: The zona orbicularis, which comprises the inner circular fibers of the joint capsule, is vital for hip stability in distraction. Despite the proximity of the whole joint capsule to the zona orbicularis, their anatomical relationship remains unclear. The aim of this study is to investigate the characteristics of the inner side of the joint capsule comprehensively. Twelve hips from nine bodies donated to science were examined. Six and three of the donated bodies, respectively, were embalmed using 8% formalin and Thiel's method. The joint capsules in three formalin-embalmed bodies were sturied by micro-computed tomography. During formalin fixation of six hips from these three bodies, one side was maintained at hip extension and the other at flexion. The remaining three formalin-embalmed bodie

SUBMITTER: Tsutsumi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9292795 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature