Exam 3 Flashcards
Intertrochanteric vs Subtrochanteric Fxs of the hip
-Intertrochanteric fractures go through the greater and lesser trochanters
-Subtrochanteric fractures happen below the lesser trochanter
Which hip muscles insert into the Greater Trochanter?
-Glute Med
-Glute Min
-All ERs
Which hip muscle inserts into the Lesser Trochanter?
Iliospoas
What is the Hip Joint AKA?
Coxofemoral Joint
What is the Acetabulum?
The concave portion of the hip joint
Which ligament directly connects the head of the femur to the acetabulum?
The Round Ligament
What are the ligaments of the hip?
-Ischiofemoral
-Iliofemoral
-Pubofemoral
What is the strongest ligament in the body?
The Iliofemoral ligament of the hip. AKA the Y ligament
What are the Flexors of the Hip?
-Psoas Major
-Iliacus
-Pectineus
-Rectus Femoris
-Sartorius
-Tensor Fascia Latae
What are the Extensors of the Hip?
-Gluteus Maximus
-Semitendinosus
-Semimembranosus
-Biceps Femoris
What are the Abductors of the Hip?
-Gluteus Medius
-Gluteus Minimus
-Tensor Fascia Latae
-Sartorius
What are the Adductors of the Hip?
-Gracilis
-Pectineus
-Quadratus Femoris
-Adductor Brevis
-Adductor Longus
-Adductor Magnus
What are the Internal Rotators of the Hip?
-Gluteus Minimus
-Gluteus Medius
-Tensor Fascia Latae
What are the External Rotators of the Hip?
-Piriformis
-Quadratus Femoris
-Gluteus Maximus
-Gemellus Superior
-Obturator Internus
-Gemellus Inferior
-Obturator Externus
What kind of injury would affect blood supply to the round ligament?
Hip dislocation
What kind of injury would affect blood supply to the Femur?
Femoral Neck Fracture
Which is the largest nerve in the body?
The Sciatic Nerve
Tightness in which muscles can pinch down on the Sciatic Nerve?
Hip external rotators
What is the definition of an Open Pelvic Fracture?
A fracture which breaks the skin or internal organs of the pelvis
What are 50% of Open Pelvic Fractures caused by?
-50% by Motorcycle and automobile accidents
-50% by falls and industrial crushes
What are Pelvic Rami Fractures often caused by?
A seat belt in a car crash
What is an Open Book Fracture
A fracture which separates the pelvis at the pubis
If a pt. has had ORIF to the hip, does that give us the green light for mobility?
Yes