Femur Flashcards
1
Q
Name the muscles that attach (insert) to the greater trochanter.
A
Gluteus medius Gluteus minimus Gluteus maximus (some fibres only, most to ileotib tract) Piriformis Obturator internus Superior gemellus Inferior gemellus
2
Q
Name one muscle that arises from the greater trochanter.
A
Vastus lateralis.
3
Q
Describe the blood supply to the hip joint and femoral head.
A
Retinacular arteries = branches from the lateral and medial circumflex femoral artery.
Artery to head of femur = branch from obturator artery.
4
Q
Explain why there is a risk of avascular necrosis in a subcapital # NOF
A
The retinacular arteries are torn / disrupted in intracapsular fractured NOFs.
