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1
Q

Which way does the acetabulum face?

a. Laterally, posteriorly and inferiorly
b. Laterally, anteriorly and inferiorly
c. Medially, anteriorly and superiorly
d. Medially, posteriorly and superiorly

A

Laterally, anteriorly and inferiorly

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The head of the femur is oriented in what way?

a. Laterally, posteriorly and inferiorly
b. Laterally, anteriorly and inferiorly
c. Anteriorly, medially and superiorly
d. Posteriorly, medially and superiorly

A

Anteriorly, medially and superiorly

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3
Q

The hip and pelvis is a

a. Saddle joint
b. Pivot and glide joint
c. Hinge joint
d. Ball and socket joint

A

ball and socket joint

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4
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What structure functions to increase the depth of the socket being the acetabulum?

a. The shape of the head of the femur
b. The design of the head of the femur and the acetabulum together
c. The labrum ligament
d. Strong muscles surrounding the joint

A

the labrum ligament

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5
Q

The hip is mechanically designed to

a. B and C
b. For mobility
c. Support body weight
d. Hold up the spine

A

for mobility and to support body weight

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6
Q

What is the closed packed position for the hip?

a. Combined flexion, internal rotation and adduction
b. Combined extension, external rotation and abduction
c. Combined flexion, internal rotation and abduction
d. Combined extension, internal rotation and adduction

A

Combined extension, internal rotation and adduction

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7
Q

What is the open packed position for the hip?

a. 30 degrees of flexion, 30 degrees of adduction and slight ER
b. 20 degrees of extension, 30 degrees of abduction and slight ER
c. 30 degrees of flexion, 30 degrees of abduction and slight ER
d. 30 degrees of extension, 20 degrees of adduction and slight IR

A

30 degrees of flexion, 30 degrees of abduction and slight ER

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8
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What is the capsular pattern of the hip and pelvis?

a. Limitation of flexion, internal rotation and some abduction
b. Limitation of extension, internal rotation and adduction
c. Limitation of flexion, external rotation and adduction
d. Limitation of extension, external rotation and abduction

A

Limitation of flexion, internal rotation and some abduction

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9
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What percentage of the head of the femur articulates with the acetabulum?

a. 100%
b. 80%
c. 90%
d. 70%

A

70%

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10
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What is defined as the angle between the shaft and the neck of the femur extended?

a. Coxa vara
b. Coxa valga
c. Angle of inclination
d. Angle of torsion

A

Angle of inclination

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11
Q

Normal angle of inclination is

a. 120 degrees
b. 125 degrees
c. 112 degrees
d. 108 degrees

A

125 degrees

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12
Q

The relationship between the femoral head and femoral condyles is described as

a. Angle of torsion
b. Angle of inclination
c. Retroversion
d. Anteversion

A

Angle of torsion

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13
Q

Normal angle of torsion is

a. 8-15 degrees
b. Less than 8 degrees
c. More than 15 degrees
d. None of the above

A

8-15 degrees

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14
Q

Angulation of the shaft and neck of femur describing coxa vara is

a. More than 135
b. Less than 120
c. Less than 100
d. More than 120

A

Less than 120

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15
Q

Angulation of the shaft and neck of the femur classified as coxa valga is

a. More than 135
b. Less than 120
c. Less than 100
d. More than 120

A

More than 135

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16
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Which abnormality shortens the limb, increases the effectiveness of abductors, reduces the load on the femoral head and increases the load on the femoral neck?

a. Coxa Vara
b. Coxa Valga
c. Retroversion
d. Anteversion

17
Q

Which abnormality lengthens the limb, reduces the effectiveness of abductors, increases the load on the femoral head and reduces the load on the femoral neck?

a. Coxa Vara
b. Coxa Valga
c. Retroversion
d. Anteversion

A

Coxa Valga

18
Q

Coxa Vara leads to

a. Genu valgum
b. Genu varum
c. Supination
d. None of the above

A

genu valgum

19
Q

Coxa Valga leads to

a. Genu valgum
b. Genu varum
c. Pronation
d. None of the above

A

genu varum

20
Q

A decreased angle of torsion creating a toeing out is defined as what?

a. Retroversion
b. Anteversion
c. Coxa vara
d. Coxa valga

A

retroversion

21
Q

An increased angle of torsion creating a toeing in is defined as what?

a. Retroversion
b. Anteversion
c. Coxa vara
d. Coxa valga

A

anteversion

22
Q

The function of the piriformis to

a. Evert the hip above 40 degrees of hip flexion
b. Invert the hip above 90 degrees of hip flexion
c. Evert the hip above 60 degrees of hip flexion
d. Invert the hip above 60 degrees of hip flexion

A

Invert the hip above 60 degrees of hip flexion

23
Q

What is the end feel for hip flexion?

a. Soft tissue approximation
b. Firm capsular
c. Bony
d. Tissue stretch

A

soft tissue approximation

24
Q

What is the end feel for hip extension?

a. Soft tissue approximation
b. Firm capsular
c. Bony
d. Tissue stretch

A

firm capsular

25
Q

What is the end feel for hip abduction?

a. Soft tissue approximation
b. Firm capsular
c. Bony
d. Tissue stretch

A

firm capsular

26
Q

What is the end feel for hip adduction?

a. Soft tissue approximation
b. Firm capsular
c. Bony
d. Tissue stretch

A

firm capsular

27
Q

What is the end feel for hip external rotation?

a. Soft tissue approximation
b. Firm capsular
c. Bony
d. Tissue stretch

A

firm capsular

28
Q

What is the end feel for hip internal rotation?

a. Soft tissue approximation
b. Firm capsular
c. Bony
d. Tissue stretch

A

firm capsular

29
Q

Since the knee position effects hip motions, what is the hip actively flexed by?

a. Iliopsoas
b. Rectus femoris
c. Sartorius
d. Hamstrings

A

rectus femoris

30
Q

Since the knee position effects hip motions, what is the hip passively flexed by?

a. Iliopsoas
b. Rectus femoris
c. Sartorius
d. Hamstring restriction

A

hamstring reaction

31
Q

Since the knee position effects hip motions, what is the hip actively extended by?

a. Iliopsoas
b. Rectus femoris
c. Sartorius
d. Hamstring

A

Hamstrings

32
Q

Since the knee position effects hip motions, what is the hip passively extended by?

a. Iliopsoas
b. Rectus femoris
c. Sartorius
d. Hamstring restriction

A

rectus femoris

33
Q

Which way does the femoral head glide during hip flexion?

a. Anterior
b. Posterior
c. Inferior
d. Superior

34
Q

Which way does the femoral head glide during hip extension?

a. Anterior
b. Posterior
c. Inferior
d. Superior

35
Q

Which way does the femoral head glide during hip abduction?

a. Anterior
b. Posterior
c. Inferior
d. Superior

36
Q

Which way does the femoral head glide during hip adduction?

a. Anterior
b. Posterior
c. Inferior
d. Lateral

37
Q

Which way does the femoral head glide during hip internal rotation?

a. Posterior and medial
b. Anteriorly and lateral
c. Posterior and inferior
d. Posterior and lateral

A

posterior and lateral

38
Q

Which way does the femoral head glide during hip external rotation?

a. Posterior
b. Anterior
c. Lateral
d. Medial

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