Clinical Anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What type of joint is the sacroiliac joint?
A
Anterior - Synovial
Posterior - Fibrous
2
Q
3 factors of joint stability:
A
Congruence - bones fitting together
Ligaments + capsules
Muscle tone
3
Q
Posterior dislocation of the hip joint leads to…
A
Internal rotation and leg shortened
4
Q
Trendelenburg’s gait
A
Inferior movement (‘dropping’) of the contralateral hip
due to weakness/disrupted innervation to the gluteus medius and minimus
5
Q
Fracture of the neck of the femur leads to…
A
Externally rotated and shortened
(muscles go into spasm therefore contract therefore shortened)
