Hip/Knee Flashcards
Hip Landmarks
ASIS Iliac crest Greater trochanter Pubic tubercles PSIS Ischial Tuberosity SI Joint Inguinal ligament Femoral A. Sartorious M. Adductor longus M. Sciatic N. Femoral triangle
Borders of the hip
Superior: Inguinal L. Medial: Medial border of the Adductor Longus M. Lateral: Medial border of Sartorius M.
Flexors of the hip
Iliopsoas M. Sartorious M. Rectus Femoris M. Tensor Fascia lata/IT band
Extensors of the hip
Gluteus Maximus M. Hamstrings - Biceps Femoris M. - Semitendinosus M. - Semimembranosus M.
Adductors of the hip
Adductor Longus M
Abductors of the hip
Gluteus medius m. Tensor Fascia Lata/IT band
Hip Flexion ROM
90 deg knee extended 120-135 deg knee flexed
Hip Extension ROM
15 to 30 deg
Hip Internal Rotation ROM
30 to 40 deg
Hip External Rotation ROM
40-60 deg
Hip Abduction ROM
45-50 deg
Hip Adduction ROM
20-30 de
Hip Flexion muscle strength testing
Iliopsoas M. Femoral n (L1-2)
Hip Extension muscle strength testing
Gluteus Maximus M. Inferior gluteal N. (L5, S1, S2)
Hip Abduction muscle strength testing
Gluteus Medius M. Superior gluteal N. (L5, S1)
Hip Adduction muscle strength testing
Adductor longus M. Obturator N. (L2-4)
Hip Central Compartment Contents
Labrum Ligamentum Teres Articular surfaces
Central Compartment Pathology
Labral Tears Ligamentum teres tears Osteochondral defects Chondromalacia/osteoarthritis Congenital hip dysplasia Loose bodies
Hip Peripheral compartment contents
Femoral neck Synovial lining
Hip Peripheral Compartment Pathology
Loose bodies Impingement syndrome (CAM and Pincer types) Synovitis
Hip Lateral Compartment Contents
Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus Piriformis IT band Trochanteric Bursae
Hip Lateral Compartment Pathology
IT band syndrome Bursitis Rotator cuff tendinopathies (gluteus medius, gluteus minimus, piriformis)
Hip Anterior Compartment Contents
Iliopsoas insertion Iliopsoas Bursae
Hip Anterior Compartment Pathology
Psoas Tendonitis
Hip Flexion Osteopathic evaluation
Pt supine Ease of motion in hip flexion Hip flexor hypertonicity