Hip joint Flashcards
what is the direction of HOF
up, medial and anterior
what is the ligament of head of femur?
it directs the branch of obturator artery to the femoral head but regresses after puberty. No supporting role
what part of the ilium does the femur join at?
the acetabulum
what is the name of the hole in the pelvis formed by the lower ring?
obturator foramen
what are the two bones connected to the ilium inferiorly? which is mor lateral?
ischium (lateral) and pubis
where is the line of gravity in relation to the hip joint?
behind centre
name the ligaments of the hip joint, their position and relative strength
iliofemoral is in front and strong.
Behind are the 2 weaker pubofemoral and ischiofemoral.
how does the iliofemoral ligament run in relation to the femur?
on the intertrochanter line
blood supply to hip joint and their origin?
medial and lateral circumflex arteries anastamose, wrapping around NOF - branches of femoral.
innervation of hip joint? where can pain refer?
articular branches of Obturator and Femoral. Can refer to knee
which vessels are susceptible to damage in a broken NOF because they pass across it?
retinacular vessels
which part of the acteabulum isnt articular?
notch and fossa
