Exam 4D Flashcards
hip joint type
synovial
ball and socket
hip joint articular surfaces
head of femur
lunate surface (articular surface of acetabulum): deficient inferiorly (acetabular notch, bridged by transverse acetabular ligament)
acetabulum is deepened by a fibrocartilaginous rim (acetabular labrum), attaches to margins of acetabulum
hip joint ligaments
iliofemoral (of Bigelow) pubofemoral ischiofemoral orbicular zone ligament of head of femur
iliofemoral, pubofemoral and ischiofemoral ligaments wind around hip joint in a spiral fashion; provide for a “screw-home” effect in full extension of joint, as thigh is extended, ligaments are twisted, get tight and head of femur is guided like a screw into its socket; close-packed position of hip joint, or position of greatest bony congruence and stability, is full extension
iliofemoral ligament
strengthens joint anteriorly, strong, inverted Y-shaped ligament, stem attaches to lower part of AIIS, 2 limbs of Y attach to intertrochanteric line, limits extension
pubofemoral ligament
strengthens joint inferiorly, attaches proximally to superior ramus of pubis and pubic part of acetabular rim, blends distally with lower part of iliofemoral ligament, limits extension and abduction
ischiofemoral ligament
strengthens joint posteriorly, attaches proximally to ischial part of acetabular rim, fibers pass superiorly and laterally, attach distally to upper surface of neck of femur, medial to base of greater trochanter, limits extension
orbicular zone
consists of deeply located, circularly arranged fibers, that form collar around femoral neck, helps to hold head of femur in acetabulum
ligament of head of femur
located inside joint and covered by synovial membrane, extends from transverse acetabular ligament and margins of acetabular notch to fovea of head of femur, not very important mechanically (may limit adduction), contains artery of ligament of head of femur (branch of obturator artery) which makes a small contribution to blood supply of femoral head
hip joint nerve supply
femoral nerve, obturator nerve, superior gluteal nerve and nerve to quadratus femoris
hip joint movements
hip joint has wide range of motion, but less than shoulder joint
range of motion has been sacrificed to provide strength and stability
allows flexion/extension, abduction/adduction, medial and lateral rotation and circumduction
hip joint problems
in posterior dislocation of the hip joint, affected limb is shorter and medially rotated
in fracture of neck of femur, affected limb is shorter and laterally rotated
knee joint
largest and most complex synovial joint of body
consists of 2 articulations closely integrated:
tibiofemoral joint: between tibial and femoral condyles
patellofemoral joint: between articular surface of patella and patellar surface of femur
fibula does not participate in knee joint
functions as modified hinge joint, allows primarily flexion/extension + some medial and lateral rotation
menisci
medial meniscus is more open than lateral meniscus
menisci are attached by their anterior and posterior ends (horns) to anterior and posterior intercondylar areas of tibia
posterior part of lateral meniscus is also attached to medial condyle of femur via posterior meniscofemoral ligament (sometimes there is an anterior meniscofemoral ligament, too)
transverse ligament of knee
connects anterior aspects of medial and lateral menisci
patellar ligament
extends from lower part of patella to tibial tuberosity (downward continuation of tendon of quadriceps femoris)
articular capsule is reinforced on each side of patella and patellar ligament by tendinous fibers derived from medial and lateral vasti, medial and lateral patellar retinacula
oblique popliteal ligament
fibrous expansion of tendon of semimembranosus muscle; strengthens posterior aspect of joint capsule
arcuate popliteal ligament
originates from head of fibula and arches over popliteus muscle, as muscle exits knee joint; strengthens articular capsule posteriorly
fibular (lateral) collateral ligament
cord-like, extends from lateral epicondyle of femur to head of fibula; does not attach to lateral meniscus; tendon of popliteus muscle intervenes between fibular collateral ligament and lateral meniscus; prevents hyperextension and adduction of leg
tibial (medial) collateral ligament
broad, flat band, extends from medial epicondyle of femur to medial condyle and upper part of medial surface of shaft of tibia, firmly attached to medial meniscus (makes medial meniscus more fixed in position), prevents hyperextension and abduction of leg
cruciate ligaments
two strong intracapsular ligaments; constitute main bond between femur and tibia; named anterior and posterior according to their tibial attachments
anterior cruciate ligament:
extends from anterior intercondylar area of tibia to medial surface of lateral condyle of femur prevents anterior displacement of tibia on femur (posterior displacement of femur on tibia)
posterior cruciate ligament
extends from posterior intercondylar area of tibia to lateral surface of medial condyle of femur prevents posterior displacement of tibia on femur (anterior displacement of femur on tibia)
suprapatellar bursa
out-pouching of synovial membrane of knee joint extends superiorly, deep to quadriceps femoris communicates with joint cavity
subcutaneous prepatellar bursa
located in subcutaneous tissue between patella and skin (its inflammation is called housemaid’s knee)