Functional Anatomy of the Hip

Question 1

How many ligaments are in the hip? Name them.

Answer 1

1: iliofemoral
2: ischiofemoral
3: pubofemoral
4: inguinal
5: sacrotuberous
6: Sacrospinous

Question 2

What are the bones of the hip?

Answer 2

1: Femur
2: Ilium
3: Ischium
4: Pubis

Question 3

Name the muscles of the hip

Answer 3

Hamstrings: Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, biceps femorus,
gluteus maximus, glute minimus, glute midius,
adductors: longus, brevis, magnus.
Piriformus
Iliopsoas
Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL)

Question 4

What are the movements of the hip joint

Answer 4

1: Flexion
2: Extension
3: Medial Rotation
4: Lateral Rotation
5: Addduction
6: Abduction
7: Circumduction

Question 5

Name the muscles responsible for flexion of the hip

Answer 5

1: iliopsoas
2: tensor fasciae latae (TFL)

Question 6

Name the muscles responsible for extension of the hip

Answer 6

1: Gluteus Maximus
2: Semitendinosus
3: Semimembranosus
4: Biceps Femorus

Question 7

Name the muscles responsible for medial rotation of the hip

Answer 7

1: Gluteus Medius
2: Gluteus Minimus
3: Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL)

Question 8

Name the muscles responsible for lateral rotation of the hip

Answer 8

1: Gluteus Maximus
2: Piriformis

Question 9

Name the muscles responsible for abduction of the hip

Answer 9

1: Gluteus Medius
2: Gluteus Minimus
3: Gluteus Maximus

Question 10

Name the muscles responsible for adduction of the hip

Answer 10

1: Adductor Magnus
2: Adductor Longus
3: Adductor Brevis