Hip Joint Flashcards
1
Q
What are 3 other names for the hip
A
coxal
coxalfemoral
acetabulofemoral joint
2
Q
what kind of joint is the hip?
A
a triaxial, ball & socket joint
3
Q
what does the head of the femur insert into?
A
the acetabulum, which provides maximum stability
4
Q
how is the hip joint classified?
A
- ball and socket joint
- synovial joint
- diarthritic (freely movable)
5
Q
which ligament holds the head of the femur into the acetabulum?
A
ligamentum teres
6
Q
what lines the head of the femur & acetabulum to provide a gliding surface?
A
hyaline cartilage
7
Q
What are the ranges of motion for the hip?
A
