B5 - gait/lower limb 4 Flashcards
what type of joint is the hip joint?
ball and socket synovial joint
the hip joint consists of an articulation between what?
the acetabulum of pelvis and head of femur
what deepens the acetabulum (increases the size of the articular area of the acetabulum)?
the acetabular labrum (a fibrocartilagnious collar)
what are the acetabulum and head of femur covered in?
articular cartilage
where is the articular cartilage of the acetabulum and head of femur thicker?
at the places of weight bearing
what are the attachments of the capsule of the hip joint?
- proximally: edge of acetabulum
- distally : intertrochanteric line anteriorly and the femoral neck posteriorly
what do the ligaments of the hip act to do?
increase stability
what is the only intracapsular ligament of the hip joint?
the ligament of head of femur
where does the ligament of head of femur run?
from acetabular fossa to the fovea of femur
what does the ligament of head of femur enclose?
a branch of the obturator artery = artery to head of femur (a minor source of arterial supply to hip joint)
what are the 3 main extracapsular ligaments of the hip joint, continuous with the outer surface of the hip joint capsule?
- iliofemoral ligament
- pubofemoral
- ischiofemoral
describe the iliofemoral ligament
- arises from anterior inferior iliac spine and then bifurcates before inserting into the intertrochanteric line of the femur
- has a ‘Y shaped” appearance
what does the iliofemoral ligament prevent?
hyperextension of the hip joint
what is the strongest of the 3 extracapsular hip ligaments?
iliofemoral ligament
describe the pubofemoral ligament
- spans between the superior pubic rami and the intertrochanteric line of the femur
- reinforces the capsule anteriorly and inferiorly
- has a triangular shape
what does the pubofemoral ligament prevent?
excessive abduction and extension
describe the ischiofemoral ligament
- spans between the body of the ischium and the greater trochanter of the femur
- reinforces the capsule posteriorly
- has a spiral orientation
what does the ischiofemoral ligament prevent and do?
- prevents hyper extension
- holds the femoral head in the acetabulum
the arterial supply to the hip joint?
- mainly: medial and lateral circumflex femoral arteries = branches of the profunda femoris artery
- they anastomose at the base of the femoral neck to form a ring, from which smaller arteries arise to supply the hip joint itself
- also artery of head of the femur = branch of obturator
what artery is responsible for the majority of the arterial supply to the hip joint and why?
medial circumflex femoral because the lateral circumflex femoral has to penetrate through the thick iliofemoral ligament
what can damage to the medial circumflex femoral artery result in?
avascular necrosis of the femoral head
what type of cartilage covers the articulating surfaces of the hip joint?
hyaline
the articular cartilage that covers the acetabular rim forms 3/4 of a circle. what is the name given to the area where the cartilage is missing?
acetabular notch
what is the main blood supply to the femoral head supplied by?
retinacular vessels of the medial and lateral circumflex femoral arteries
describe the transverse acetabular ligament
this is a continuation of the acetabular labrum and bridges the acetabular notch
what movements can occur at the hip joint?
- flexion
- extension
- abduction
- adduction
- lateral rotation
- medial rotation
The degree to which flexion at the hip can occur depends on whether the ____ is _____ – this ______ the hamstring muscles, and increases the range of flexion.
The degree to which flexion at the hip can occur depends on whether the knee is flexed – this relaxes the hamstring muscles, and increases the range of flexion.
Extension at the hip joint is limited by the joint capsule and the __________. These structures become _____ during extension to limit further movement.
Extension at the hip joint is limited by the joint capsule and the iliofemoral ligament. These structures become taut during extension to limit further movement.
what type of joint is the knee joint?
a hinge type synovial joint
what are the 2 articulations of the knee joint?
tibiofemoral and patellofemoral
what kind of cartilage covers the joint surfaces of the knee joint?
hyaline cartilage
knee joint is enclosed within a single joint cavity
describe the tibiofemoral articulation
- medial and lateral condyles of the femur articulate with the tibial condyles
- it is the weight-bearing component of the knee joint
describe the patellofemoral articulation
- anterior aspect of the distal femur articulates with the patella
- it allows the tendon of the quadriceps femoris (knee extensor) to be inserted directly over the knee — increasing the efficiency of the muscle