hip joint Flashcards
1
Q
articulation between
A
femoral head + acetabulum
2
Q
ligaments
A
iliofemoral
pubofemoral
ischiofemoral
3
Q
iliofemoral ligament
A
ASIS to intertrochanteric line
y-shaped
prevents hyperextension
4
Q
pubofemoral ligament
A
prevents excessive abduction
5
Q
ischiofemoral ligament
A
ishcium of acetabular rim to greater trochanter
prevents hyperextension
holds femoral head in acetabulum
6
Q
blood supply
A
medial and lateral circumflex femoral arteries
7
Q
nerve supply
A
sciatic
femoral
obturator
8
Q
stabilising factors
A
acetabulum and acetabular labrum
ligaments
9
Q
hip joint flexers
A
iliopsoas
rectus femoris
sarorius
pectineus
10
Q
hip joint extensors
A
gluteus maximus
hamstrings
11
Q
hip joint abductors
A
gluteus medius
gluteus minimus
prirformis
tensor fascia latae
12
Q
hip joint adductors
A
adductors longus, brevis, magnus
pectineus
gracilis
