As a consequence, the capsule of the hip joint attaches in the region of the intertrochanteric line on the anterior side, but a finger away from the intertrochanteric crest on the posterior side of the head.
As a result, the hip joint capsule attaches in the area of the intertrochanteric line on the front side, while being one finger away from the intertrochanteric crest on the back side of the head.