Anatomy - pelvis and hip 2 Flashcards
when does trirardiate cartilage fuse?
14-16yo
what type of joint is the pubic symphysis?
non-synovial amphiarthroidal jointhas fibrocartilagenous disc
what are the pubic symphysis ligaments? which is strongest?
superior pubic ligament (strongest)inferior (arcuate) pubic ligament
coccyx points which way?
men: anteriorlywomen: vertically
signs of sacral dysmorphism? clinical relevance?
sacralization of L5lumbarization of S1mamillary processesoval/oblong foraminatongue-in-groove signnarrowed S1 tunnel (for SI screws)recessed sacral ala puts L5 nerve root at risk when XRays appear to show intraosseous screws
what type of joint is the SI joint? when does it fuse?
diarthroidal, gliding synovialfuses by age 50
list the SI joint ligaments
anterior SI ligsposterior SI ligsinterosseous SI ligs
what ligament runs from:sacrum to ischial spinesacrum to ischial tuberosityiliac crest to L5 transverse process
sacrospinoussacrotuberousiliolumbar
boundaries of greater sciatic notch?
ischial spineiliumsacrospinous ligament
greater sciatic notch contents SUPERIOR to piriformis muscle
superior gluteal n and a (and v, vena comitantes)
contents of greater sciatic notch INFERIOR to piriformis muscle
POPS IQpudendal n and internal pudendal a (and v, vena comitantes)nerve to Obturator internusposterior femoral cutaneous nsciatic ninferior gluteal n and a (and v, vena comitantes)nerve to Quadratus femoris
boundaries of the lesser sciatic notch
ischial spineischial tuberositysacrospinous ligsacrotuberous lig
contents of lesser sciatic notch
obturator internusnerve to obturator internuspudendal ninternal pudendal a (and v)
what is the obturator canal and what does it contain?
opening at superior end of obturator membraneobturator n,a,v pass thru it
normal femoral anteversion as adult and at birth?
15 deg. 30-40deg at birth
normal neck shaft angle of femur of adult and at birth?
127 deg. 150 at birth.
acetabular anteversion?
15 deg
name the ligaments that make up the hip capsule. What is strongest?
anterior:iliofeoral lig (Y-lig of bigelow) - strongest lig in body. from AIIS to intertroch linepubofemoral ligposterior:ischiofemoral lig
what is the zona orbicularis?
circular fibres forming a collar at femoral neck - like its own “annular ligament”
acetabular labrum is ____ with the cartilage posteriorly and _____ anteriorly
continuous, marginally attached
acetabular labrum functions: name 2
deepens socket by 30%seals fluid - protects cartilage
adequate AP pelvis xray: list criteria
coccyx in-line with symphysissymmetrical teardrops, obturator foramina, iliac wingssymphysis to sacro-coccygeal junction vertical distance (difficult to see): 32mm men, 47mm womensympysis to tip of cocyx: 1-3cm
what is the utility of frog-leg lateral xray of hip?
profile of head/neck junctionsee subtle SCFEs
How is the Dunn view taken?what is its utility?
hip flexed to 45 or 9020 deg abduction, neutral rotationbeam shot straight down at hiputility: profiles head/neck junction to check alpha angle for FAI (
how do you take a false profile xray?what is its utility?
standing patientER body relative to cassette 65 degbeam centred on fem headutility: for anterior CEA: 40=pincer
what spinal level is the aortic bifurcation?common iliac bifurcation?
L4, S1
name the internal iliac artery branches
obturatorsuperior glutealinferior glutealinternal pudendalvesicularlateral sacral
what is the corona mortis and where is it?
anatomic variantanastomosis between obturator artery and either external iliac or inf epigastric arteryocurs variable distance from symphysis, behind sup pub ramus (40-96mm from symphysis)