hip and thigh Flashcards
what 3 structures make up the pelvic girdle?
ilium, ischium, and pubis
what is the pubic symphysis
the area between pubic bones
what is the acetabulum?
the large socket that articulates with the femoral head
is the hip more stable than the shoulder?
yes
is the hip more mobile than the shoulder?
no
what is the function of the ilium?
it is an important anchor point
what is the main muscle of the quadriceps that are focused on?
the rectus femoris
why is the rectus femoris focused on?
it is the only 2 joint muscle in the quads
true or false the abductors are on the outside
true
are the adductors on the outside or the inside?
inside
true or false: all three hamstring muscles are two joint muscles
true
what is the MOI for an iliac crest contusion?
a direct blow to the iliac crest (either to bone or muscles)
what are signs and symptoms of an iliac crest contusion?
hematoma with ecchymosis and it is extremely painful with any trunk/torso movement
what are 2 common femora-acetabular injuries?
- impingement (FAI)
- bony abnormalities
where do calcium deposits form in a cam situation?
the head and neck of femur
where do calcium deposits form in the pincer situation?
the acetabulum
what are the two pain patterns in femora-acetabular injuries?
- FABER
- FADIR
what are the causes of femora-acetabular injuries?
- inflexibility
- hypomobility
- tight hips and joint capsules
what is the MOI for athletic pubalgia?
twisting of the lower limb while the foot is planted or a sudden change in directions
What is another name for athletic pubalgia
a sports hernia
what are the three typical sources of problems for athletic pubalgia?
dither abdominals, inguinal ligament and canal, and the adductors
what is osteitis pubis?
inflammation of the pubic bone
what is the MOI for osteitis pubis?
repetitive stress on the fibrocatilagionous disk (pubic symphysis)
what is the MOI for a thigh strain in the hip flexor?
eccentric loading of a 2 joint muscle (rectus femoris)
how does one manage a thigh strain?
stretching, strengthening, and possibly wrapping
where is the origin of the hamstrings?
ischial tuberosity
what are the medial sections of the hamstrings?
the semitendionosis and the semimembranousus
what is the lateral section of the hamstrings?
the biceps femoris (both the long and short heads)
where is the insertion of the hamstrings?
the tibia and fibula
how do you prevent thigh strains in the hamstrings?
work on the strength imbalances between the quads and the hamstrings.
when does an acute thigh strain occur?
during a forceful contraction while lengthening (eccentric loading)
true or false: the biceps femoris comes under tension the most and has the highest prevalence?
true
true or false: there isn’t a high recurrence rate of a thigh strain?
false
what sport is a thigh strain common in?
sprinting
what are the four types of thigh strains?
- chronic
- proximal
- distal
- overuse
what is the best way to manage a thigh strain?
PRICE, restoring strength and flexibility
doing eccentric movements to build eccentric strength
what is the MOI for a quadriceps contusion?
a direct blow to muscle
what dictates the extent of a quadriceps contusion?
the bleeding with resultant localized hematoma
what could a quadriceps contusion lead to?
myositis ossific traumatica
what is the best way to manage a quadriceps contusion?
PRICE and protection (if long term)
