Hip Joint Flashcards
1
Q
The hip joint is an articulation between what?
A
The acetabulum and the femur
2
Q
If the hip joint is a ball and socket joint, what is the ball and what is the socket?
A
Ball: femoral head
Socket: acetabulum
3
Q
What two features is the hip joint mainly designed for?
A
Stability and mobility.
4
Q
What forms the posterior, superior and anterior parts of the acetabulum?
A
Superior: ilium
Anterior: pubis
Posterior: ischium
5
Q
How much of the femoral head do the pelvic bones cover, and what covers the remaining portion?
A
The ilium, ischium and pubis cover 3/4 of the femoral head, the Transverse acetabular ligament
6
Q
What does the Transverse Acetabular Ligament cover?
A
The acetabular notch inferiorly
7
Q
Whats is the purpose of having a femur neck?
A
It allows for increased mobility.
