pubofemoral ligament pubofemoral ligament the pubofemoral ligament (pubocapsular ligament) is a ligament on the inferior side of the hip joint. pubofemoral ligamentright hip-joint from the front. (pubocapsular ligament visible at center right.)detailsfrompubis (obturator crest)tofemur neckidentifierslatinligamentum pubofemoraleta98a03.6.07.007ta21879fma43024anatomical terminology this ligament is attached, above, to the obturator crest and the superior ramus of the pubis; below, it blends with the capsule and with the deep surface of the vertical band of the iliofemoral ligament. this ligament prevents hyper-abduction of the hip joint.