Hip Joint

Question 0

What covers the head of the femur?

Answer 0

Articular cartilage

Question 1

Hip joint

Answer 1

Ball and socket synovial joint - multiaxial

Question 2

Acetabular labrum

Answer 2

Labrum of the hip - fibrocartilaginous

Question 3

Hip joint ligamental reinforcement

Answer 3

Anterior and superiorly - iliofemoral ligament
Inferiorly and anteriorly - pubofemoral ligament
Posteriorly - ischiofemoral ligament

Question 4

Iliofemoral ligament

Answer 4

Attaches to the AIIS and acetabular rim proximally and the intertrochanteric line distally - prevents hyperextension of the hip joint during standing

Question 5

Pubofemoral ligament

Answer 5

Tightens during extension and abduction of the hip joint and prevents overabduction of the hip joint

Question 6

Ischiofemoral ligament

Answer 6

Weak ligament

Question 7

Hip movements

Answer 7

Flexion, extension, ADD, ABD, IR, ER, and circumduction

Question 8

Blood supply of the hip joint

Answer 8

1. Medial and lateral circumflex femoral arteries - branches of profunda femoris artery
2. Artery to the head of femur - branch of the obturator artery

Question 9

Nerve supply of the hip joint

Answer 9

1. Femoral nerve
2. Obturator nerve
3. Superior gluteal nerve
4. Nerve to quadratus femoris