Hip Flashcards
The gluteal region, or buttock, is bounded superiorly by the ___ and inferiorly by the ____.
The gluteal region, or buttock, is bounded superiorly by the iliac crest and inferiorly by the fold of the buttock.
T or F
The superficial fascia is thick, especially in women, and is impregnated with large quantities of fat. It contributes to the prominence of the buttock.
TRUE
On the lateral surface of the thigh, the fascia is thickened to form a strong, wide band, called the?
It forms a sheath for the tensor fasciae latae muscle and receives the greater part of the insertion of the gluteus maximus.
iliotibial tract
★ The largest of the 3 hip bones
★ Forms superior 2/5 of the acetabulum
★ The wing (ala) spans from PSIS to ASIS
ILIUM
Bones of the Hip (innominate bones)
The ilium, ischium, and pubis form the hip bone
The ilium, ischium, and pubis form the hip bone where do they meet?
They meet one another at the acetabulum.
What type of joint is the COXOFEMORAL JOINT?
Multiaxial Synovial Ball and Socket
What is the articulation of the coxofemoral joint?
Head of the femur to the lunate surface of the acetabulum
Movements of the coxofemoral joint?
Flexion and Extension;
Abduction and Adduction;
Internal and External Rotation
★ Serves as the insertion of iliacus
★ Anterior forms a fossa that serves as a proximal attachment to gluteus medius
ILIUM
★ There is also a ligament, which is sacrospinous and sacrotuberous
★ The spine serves as an attachment to gemellus superior
ISCHIUM
★ The smallest of the 3 hip bones
★ Forms the anterior 5th of the acetabulum
PUBIS
★ Forms the posterior 2/5 of the acetabulum
★ Ischial tuberosity is a landmark for palpation since several muscles are attached to it
ISCHIUM
T or F
ACETABULUM is also called the butter cup
FALSE
The ACETABULUM is Also called Vinegar’s Cup
Orientation of the ACETABULUM
O: Faces laterally, inferiorly, and anteriorly
★ Coverage of the femoral head by the acetabulum is measured by the ___________. Normal = 30
○ Undercoverage = <20 (Coxa Profunda)
○ Overcoverage = >43 (Protrusio Acetabuli)
★ Coverage of the femoral head by the acetabulum is measured by the Central Edge Angle (CEA) of Wiberg. Normal = 30
CEA of Wiberg, normal value=
○ Undercoverage = <20 is called?
○ Overcoverage = >43 is called?
Normal value = 30
○ Undercoverage = <20 (Coxa Profunda)
○ Overcoverage = >43 (Protrusio Acetabuli)
At what age is the acetabulum fully ossified?
Full ossification – 15 – 25 y/o
The femur holds how many percent of the body’s weight?
20%
Strongest and longest bone in the bod
Femur
Orientation of the Femur
Angled Anteriorly, superiorly, medially
Trabecular bone and neck – designed to ____?
Trabecular bone and neck – designed to withstand high loads
When is the Iliofemoral ligament taught?
Taut during extension and ER
Inferior band tautest during extension
Strongest ligament in the body
★ Reinforces anterior aspect of the hip
ILIOFEMORAL LIGAMENT