Ch. 9-Hip Joint

Question 1

Why are the hips stable

Answer 1

• bony architecture
• strong ligament
• large supportive muscles

Question 2

What is the function of the hip joint

Answer 2

The function is weight-bearing and locomotion the ability to run/cut

Question 3

What type of joint is the femor

Answer 3

Its a ball & socket

Question 4

primary muscles for hip flexion

Answer 4

Iliopsoas
Pectineus
Rectus femoris
Sartorius

Question 5

Primary muscle for hip adduction

Answer 5

Adductor longus
Adductor brevius
Adductor magnus
Gracilis

Question 6

Primary muscle for hip extension (posterior)

Answer 6

Gluteus maximus
Biceps femoris
semimembranosus
semitendinosus
External rotation

Question 7

Primary muscle for hip abductor

Answer 7

Gluteus medius
Gluteus minimus
External rotators
Tensor fascia latae

Question 8

How many vertebrae’s are in the sacrum

Answer 8

Five fused (no cartilage) vertebrae

Question 9

There are five areas in the pelvic bone. Name them and where are they located?

Answer 9

1) ilium (upper)
2) ischium (posterior)
3) pubis (anterior)

Question 10

What are the joints of the pelvic bone

Answer 10

Symphysis pubis(anteriorly)

Sacroiliac joints(posteriorly)