The ligament in the shape of an inverted y or V passing from the anteroinferior iliac spine to each end of the intertrochanteric line is the _______________ ligament.

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The iliofemoral ligament, also known as the Y-ligament of Bigelow, is shaped like an inverted Y or V and extends from the anteroinferior iliac spine to the intertrochanteric line on the femur. This ligament is crucial for stabilizing the hip joint.

The Ligament in the Shape of an Inverted Y or V