hip arthrology

Question 1

ligaments in the hip

Answer 1

iliofemoral, pubofemoral, ischiofemoral, acetabular labrum

Question 2

where/what does the iliofemoral ligament go/do

Answer 2

• Origin: lower aspect of AIIS and acetabular rim
• Insertion: distal and superior aspect of intertrochanteric line
• Taut in: extension, lateral rotation, adduction

Question 3

where/what does the pubofemoral ligament go/do

Answer 3

• Origin: iliopubic eminence
• Insertion: middle aspect of
  intertrochanteric line
• Taut in: extension, lateral rotation, abduction

Question 4

where/what does the ischiofemoral ligament go/do

Answer 4

• Origin: ischium behind
  acetabulum
• Insertion: intertrochanteric line and superior neck of femur
• Taut in: extension, medial rotation, abduction

Question 5

where/what does the acetabular labrum go/do

Answer 5

• Composed of fibrocartilage
• Attaches to the rim of the
  acetabulum
• Function is to deepen the socket part of the joint