Hip and knee Flashcards
what are the hip ligaments
iliofemoral, ischiofemoral and ligamentum teres capitis femoris
what certebrae is associated with psoas major
transverse processes L1-L5
What innervates hip flexors generally
L1-L3
what innervates hip extensors generally
L5-S2
What innervates gluteus medius
L5 and S1
what are the ADductors of the leg
ADductors longus, brevis, magnus, obturator externus and gracilis mm
what innervates ADductor longus
L2L3L4
what may happen in cases of persistent groin pulls
inferior pubic symphysis shear
What are the internal rotators of the hip
tensor fascia lata, gluteus minimus and medius
what innervates gluteus minimus
L5S1
what are the external rotators of the hip
obturators, gemelli, quadratus femoris, gluteus maximus, sartorius and piriformis
what innervates piriformis
S1 and S2
what mm can cause a decrease in hip internal rotation and irritate sciatic nerve
piriformis
what is the function of the acetabular labrum
helps maintain hip stability and provides proprioceptive information regarding hip motion
in fractures or degenerative joint diseases what motion goes first
internal rotation