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MORPHOLOGY AND TOPOGRAPHY 

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  • 1176-1178(b)Rambam The author writes about the localization of LCF (גיד) ) and distinguishes it from a tendon, blood vessel or nerve.
  • 1523Berengario da CarpiJ The author describes the attachment, physical properties and role of the LCF. 
  • 1543(a)VesaliusA The author describes the anatomy, attachment, properties and role of LCF, also interprets its synonyms. 
  • 1543(b)VesaliusA The author describes the attachment and shape of the LCF. 
  • 1555VesaliusA The author describes the anatomy, attachment, properties and role of LCF, also interprets its synonyms (second edition of the treatise).
  • 1559ColomboMR Selected fragments of the treatise describe the topography, function, geometric and physical properties of the LCF. 
  • 1600LaurensA The author writes about the anatomy, attachment, properties, shape and size LCF.
  • 1603IngrassiaeIP The author writes about the topography of LCF, its geometric and mechanical properties. 
  • 1610RiolanJ The author discusses the localization, function, attachment and mentions rare synonyms of LCF. 
  • 1611BartholinC The author describes the anatomy, topography, geometric and mechanical properties of the LCF. 
  • 1611GuidiG The author briefly writes about the anatomy, function, and attachment of the LCF. 
  • 1615BauhinC The author describes the consistency, attachment and role of the LCF.
  • 1626BartholinC The author describes the anatomy, topography, geometric and mechanical properties of the LCF. 
  • 1632CasseriGC The author writes about the location and attachment of the LCF. 
  • 1666VeslingJ The author describes the attachment, properties and role of the LCF.
  • 1687BlancardS The author writes about the attachment and function of the LCF.
  • 1693VerheyenP The author indicates the localization and briefly describes the shape and consistency of LCF. 
  • 1697MunnicksJ The author describes the attachment and shape of the LCF.
  • 1698CowperW The author writes about the anatomy, attachment and function of the LCF
  • 1705RuyschF The author describes the anatomical preparation containing the LCF, notes its areas of attachment, geometric and mechanical properties. 
  • 1724FabriciusJA Selected passages provide views on the normal anatomy of the LCF and its inherent connective function. 
  • 1726AlbinusBS The author describes the attachment areas of the LCF, as well as mentions the role of the adipose tissue of the acetabular cavity and the vessels entering it.
  • 1726HeisterC The author briefly writes about the anatomy and role of the LCF. 
  • 1732KulmusJA The author briefly writes [Lat] about the anatomy, properties and attachment of the LCF.
  • 1732WinslowJB The author writes in detail about the anatomy, structure and synonyms of LCF. 
  • 1734KulmusJA The author briefly writes [Fra] about the anatomy, properties and attachment of the LCF. 
  • 1736NesbittR The author mentions the proximal attachment region of the LCF.
  • 1738FabriciusH Selected fragments of the treatise describe the topography, function, geometric and physical properties of the LCF, as well as its injury during hip dislocation.
  • 1739LimburgA  The author briefly writes about the LCF. 
  • 1740KulmusJA The author briefly writes [Deu] about the anatomy, properties and attachment of the LCF.
  • 1741HeisterL The author describe the anatomy and topography LCF.
  • 1742WeitbrechtJ The author describes the prismatic shape of the LCF and the areas of its attachment.
  • 1743SchwenckeT A photocopy and preliminary translation of a forgotten scientific article dedicated to the anatomy of the LCF. 
  • 1750DrakeJ The author does not name the LCF, but accurately describes its appearance (short, thick, and round), and indicates the attachment points.
  • 1751BöhmerPA The author describes the topography, mechanical properties and role of the роль LCF.  
  • 1751DuVerneyJG The author discusses the topography of the LCF, its role and injury in dislocations, using the rare synonym ligament plat.
  • 1753TarinP The author notes the localization of LCF and uses synonyms.
  • 1756HallerA The author describes the sources of blood supply to the LCF. 
  • 1758MonroA The author writes about the attachment, role and strength of the LCF. 
  • 1762MorgagniJB The author mentions the properties and localization of LCF.
  • 1775SabatierRB The author discusses the form, anatomy, injuries, and role of the LCF.
  • 1776LieutaudJ The author describes the form, attachment, function of the LCF and discusses its name. 
  • 1783(a)MayerJCA The author describes the shape and areas of attachment of the LCF.
  • 1783(b)MayerJCA The author notes the place of attachment of the LCF. 
  • 1784CheseldenW The author draws attention to the role of LCF in counteracting hip dislocation and maintaining the femoral head in the joint (XII-th ed.). 
  • 1785SandifortE The author briefly writes about the attachment of the LCF.
  • 1786BlumenbachJF The author briefly writes about the anatomy and attachment of the LCF. 
  • 1794(a)SommerringT The author describes the attachment, role, and absence of the LCF.
  • 1794(b)SommerringT The author describes the form, attachment, structure and function of the LCF. 
  • 1796WiedemannCRW The author describes the shape and attachment areas of the LCF.
  • 1796LoschgeFH The author writes about the attachment and function of the LCF.
  • 1798LauthT The author describes the structure, geometric properties and attachment of the LCF.
  • 1803PortalA The author writes about synonyms, the anatomy and attachment options of the LCF, and also mentions cases where it is missing. 
  • 1803BoyerA The author describes the anatomy, shape, structure and attachment of the LCF.
  • 1808BellJ The author describes the anatomy of the LCF and its synovial membrane.
  • 1816MeckelJF The author discusses the anatomy and function of the LCF, and also identifies one of the reasons for its damage. 
  • 1816CloquetJH In the passage, the author describes the anatomy of the LCF, and also mentions several synonyms. 
  • 1819MitchellE_BarclayJ The authors expressed the opinion: LCF movements stimulate the production of synovial fluid, and restricts the translational movements of the femoral head.
  • 1820PallettaGB The author extensively describes the topography, structure, and blood supply of the LCF. 
  • 1824BarclayJ The author expressed the opinion: LCF movements stimulate the production of synovial fluid, and restricts the translational movements of the femoral head. 
  • 1832MeckelJF The author briefly discusses abnormalities of the LCF and its distal insertion. 
  • 1836MunzM The author briefly writes about the anatomy and function of the LCF.
  • 1837CruveilhierJ The author discusses the anatomy and role of the LCF, while denying its mechanical significance. 
  • 1838BlandinPF The author describes the anatomy and mechanical properties of the LCF. 
  • 1839WeberMI The author examines the anatomy, properties of the LCF and uses several synonyms. 
  • 1840HarrisonR  The author describes the anatomy, topography, dimensions, attachment, and role of the LCF.
  • 1840RosenmüllerJC The author provides basic information about the LCF and its function.
  • 1841BarkowHCL The author discusses development, anatomy and function of the LCF. 
  • 1842LangenbeckCJM The author discusses the anatomy, role and synonyms of the LCF.
  • 1844CruveilhierJ The author discusses the anatomy and role of the LCF
  • 1844NelatonA. According to the author, the LCF does not hold the femoral head in the acetabulum, but it is involved in its blood supply. 
  • 1845ArnoldF The author briefly describes the anatomy of the LCF and notes its role in supporting the pelvis when the body is in an upright position. 
  • 1845HollsteinL The author discusses the anatomy of the LCF, and mentions its synonyms. 
  • 1848HarrisonR The author discusses the anatomy, topography, and role of the LCF. 
  • 1849QuainJ The author writes about the anatomy and function of the LCF and mentions synonyms. 
  • 1849SantessonC. The author reviews the anatomy, role and development of the LCF.
  • 1850SappeyMPC The author expresses the opinion that the primary role of the LCF is to protect the blood vessels supplying the femoral head. 
  • 1851HyrtlJ The author expresses a classic view on the functions of the LCF: a conductor of blood vessels and a limiter of adduction of the femur. 
  • 1853KnoxR The author points out that LCF is a thick and dense bundle of fibers. 
  • 1853JamainA The author briefly describes the anatomy of the LCF, noting its three points of proximal attachment.
  • 1855WalbaumCFE The author reports the presence of blood vessels in the ligamentum capitis femoris (LCF), and its mechanical significance in the prenatal period.
  • 1856HenleJ The author examines in detail the structure, shape and blood supply of the LCF. 
  • 1857HyrtlJ The author discusses the anatomy, structure, and role of the LCF (a conductor of inflammatory processes). 
  • 1857RichetA Fragments of the book are devoted to the anatomy of the LCF. 
  • 1857RüdingerN The author found that the inferior branch of the obturator nerve reaches the LCF.
  • 1858GrayH Selected fragments of the "classical" anatomy of the LCF and original illustrations of Henry Carter. 
  • 1861HoldenL The author discusses the attachment and anatomy of the LCF. 
  • 1864RambaudA_RenaultC The authors describe the development of the hip joint in children and mention the place of attachment of the LCF.
  • 1865LangerC The author discusses the structure of the LCF and notes the presence of a cavity filled with vessels and loose fiber. 
  • 1865HollsteinL The author discusses the anatomy and role of the LCF, and mentions its synonyms too.
  • 1867GrayH Selected fragments of the "classical" anatomy of the LCF and original illustrations.
  • 1867CruveilhierJ The author discusses the anatomy of the LCF and denies mechanical significance. 
  • 1864LuschkaH The author reports the presence of three bundles in the fibrous base of the LCF.  
  • 1868AebyCT The author believed that the LCF is the internal capsule of the joint. 
  • 1868BeaunisH_BouchardA The authors briefly describe the anatomy of the LCF and its role. 
  • 1874HenleJ. The author indicates the attachment of the LCF to the transverse ligament of the acetabulum.
  • 1875HeitzmannC The author briefly describes the topography and blood supply of the LCF, and also supplements the text with original illustrations. 
  • 1876SappeyMPC The author summarized the basic information about LCF. 
  • 1877aWelckerH The author discusses the differences in the anatomy of the LCF in animals: tapir, orangutan, chimpanzee.
  • 1877bWelckerH The author discusses differences in the relative strength and size of the LCF in humans at different ages.
  • 1878WelckerH In the article, the author discusses the embryonic development of the ligamentum capitis femoris (LCF) in humans and certain animals (pinnipeds, tapirs). 
  • 1878MarshallJ The author discusses the anatomy and briefly the role of the LCF.
  • 1878QuainJ The author writes about the anatomy and function of the LCF and mentions several synonyms too.
  • 1879 Krause CFT The author discusses the attachment and shape of the LCF, and lists several of its lesser-known synonyms.
  • 1880SchusterH The article discusses the embryonic development of the LCF in humans and some animals. 
  • 1881HartmannR The author discusses the shape, anatomy of the LCF, mentions its synonyms and cases of absence in animals.
  • 1882LangerC In the work, the author focuses on the presence in the LCF of strong fibrous bundles attached to the bones.
  • 1882NuhnA The author discusses the anatomy and role of the LCF, considering it a synovial formation, a source of synovial fluid. 
  • 1882ReevesHA The author describes the anatomy of the LCF and its role.
  • 1883MorelC_DuvalM The selected passages on the LCF and its function. 
  • 1883GegenbaurC The author denies the mechanical significance of the LCF.
  • 1886LesshaftP According to the author, the LCF reduces shocks and impacts of the articular surfaces. 
  • 1886PanschA The author believes that the LCF is a synovial process and briefly writes about its anatomy and function.
  • 1887GrayH Selected fragments of LCF anatomy and original illustrations of Henry Carter with additional drawings in later editions. 
  • 1887HeitzmannC The author briefly describes the topography and blood supply of the LCF, and also supplements the text with original illustrations (eng. ed.).
  • 1889AmantiniC Selected excerpts from the article examine the role of the LCF vessels in the blood supply to the femoral head. 
  • 1890DebierreC The author discusses the anatomy and briefly the role of the LCF.
  • 1892PoirierPJ The selected passages summarized the basic information about LCF obtained by the end of the 19th century.
  • 1895SiraudM The author discusses the involvement of the LCF arteries in the blood supply of the femoral head. 
  • 1897RauberA The author discusses the anatomy and role of the LCF, suggesting that it stimulates the production of synovial fluid.   
  • 1904FickR Fragments of the book summarize the basic information about LCF obtained by the beginning of the 20th century. 
  • 1904TestutL Fragments of the book recapitulate the basic information about LCF anatomy obtained by the beginning of the 20th century.
  • 1908GrayH Selected fragments of LCF anatomy and illustrations. 
  • 1910SuttonHA_DrinkerCK The selected fragments discuss the anatomy and topography of the LCF.
  • 1918GrayH Selected fragments of LCF anatomy and color illustrations.
  • 1920FrazerJES The author describes the attachment and development of the LCF, as well as its role as a vascular and nerve conductor.
  • 1930PhemisterDB. The author discusses the involvement of the LCF arteries in the blood supply and metaplasia of the femoral head. 
  •  1934BökerH The author discusses the attachment, role and movement of the LCF. 
  • 1953LangA_BalintJ The authors discuss the arterial vessels of the LCF and the blood supply to the femoral head. 
  • 1956SingerCJ Galen writes about the high resiliency and hardness of LCF, and also notes its connective function. 
  • 1996ChenHH_LeeMC The authors investigate the strength of the LCF in avascular necrosis and femoral neck fracture.
  • 2015DehaoBW_YoungJLS Understanding the ligamentum teres of the hip: a histological study. 
  • 2017KakuN_TsumuraH The article discusses the internal structure and attachment features of the LCF in the norm. 
  • 2024StetzelbergerVM_TannastM The authors found low LCF strength in patients with femoroacetabular impingement. 
  • 2025SrinivasanS_SakthivelS The article is devoted to the morphology of LCF in the Indian population. 
  • Acetabular Canal. Part 1. This article describes the space where the ligamentum capitis femoris (LCF) attaches and functions. See also Part 2 and Part 3




                                                                   


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