Hip joint Flashcards

1
Q

What type of joint is the hip joint?

A

Synovial joint

Ball and socket type

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2
Q

What are the articulating surfaces of the hip joint?

A

Head of femur

Acetabulum of pelvis

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3
Q

What is the acetabular labrum?

A

Rim of fibrocartilage around the margin of the acetabulum

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4
Q

What is the purpose of the acetabular labrum?

A

Deepen the cavity of the acetabulum
so head of femur fits into it more
increases stability

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5
Q

What are the actebulum and head of femur covered with?

A

Articular hyaline cartilage

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6
Q

The hip joint ligaments can be divided into two groups - what are they?

A

Intracapsular ligaments - within joint capsule

Extracapsular ligaments - outside of joint capsule

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7
Q

What is the intracapsular ligament?

A

Ligament of head of femur

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8
Q

What does the ligament of head of femur attach to?

A

Acetabular fossa

Fovea of femur

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9
Q

What does the ligament of the head of femur enclose?

A

Artery to head of femur

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10
Q

The artery to head of femur branches off…?

A

Obturator artery

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11
Q

What are the extracapsular ligaments?

A

Iliofemoral ligament
Ischiofemoral ligament
Pubofemoral ligament

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12
Q

Where does the iliofemoral ligament attach?

A

Anterior inferior iliac spine

Intertrochanteric line of femur

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13
Q

What is the function of the iliofemoral ligament?

A

Prevent hyperextension of hip joint

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14
Q

Where does the ischiofemoral ligament attach?

A

Body of ischium

Greater trochanter of femur

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15
Q

What is the functon of the ischiofemoral ligament?

A

Prevent hyperextension of hip joint

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16
Q

Where does the pubofemoral ligament attach?

A

Superior pubic rami

intertrochanteric line of femur

17
Q

What is the function of the pubofemoral ligament?

A

Prevent excessive abduction

and extension

18
Q

What is the blood supply to the hip joint?

A

The medial and lateral circumflex femoral arteries

19
Q

Which of the two arteries is responsible for most of the blood supply to the lower limb? Why?

A

Medial circumflex femoral artery

Because the lateral circumflex femoral artery has to penetrate the iliofemoral ligament

20
Q

What are the additional blood supplies of the hip joint?

A

Artery to head of femur

Superior and inferior gluteal arteries

21
Q

What is the primary function of the hip joint?

A

Weight-bearing - not movement

22
Q

What are the factors that increase stability of the hip joint?

A

Acetabulum - deep
Acetabular labrum
Ligaments

23
Q

How do the ligaments relate to the muscles?

A

Anteriorly, muscles are fewer, weaker
but ligaments are stronger

Posteriorly, ligaments are weaker
but muscles are stronger

24
Q

What are the movements of the hip joint?

A

Flexion
Extension

Abduction
Adduction

Medial rotation
Lateral rotation

25
Which muscles flex at the hip joint?
``` Pectineus Iliopsoas Rectus femoris Sartorius Adductor part of adductor magnus ```
26
Which muscles extend at the hip joint?
Gluteus maximus Biceps femoris Semitendinosus Semimembranosus
27
Which muscles abduct at the hip joint?
``` Gluteus medius Gluteus minimus Piriformis Superior and inferior gemelli Obturator internus ```
28
Which muscled adduct at the hip joint?
Adductor brevis, longus and adductor part of magnus Gracilis Pectineus
29
Which muscles medially rotate at the hip joint?
Gluteus medius Gluteus minimus Semitendinosus Semimembranosus
30
Which muscles laterally rotate at the hip joint?
Iliopsoas Gluteus maximus Quadratus femoris + all other deep gluteals
31
When is flexion of the hip increased? Why?
When knee is flexed because it relaxes the hamstring muscle