hood latch question

[steel snake]

Noticed in the roller positioning assy on each side of the hood at rear there is a hook and pin arrangement that don't seem to function in any position. They're just there. Seems at some point they'd mate up but never do, at least on my hood. With the hood closed you have to look up under to see this. Any thoughts?

 

[hemibeep]

not 100% sure, but I think it may be a safety latch. It looks like it might engage if the front were to hit something and the hood tried to fly forward.

? not sure ?