Hip & Pelvis Flashcards
What type of joint is the iliofemoral joint?
Synovial ball and socket
Describe the articulations of the iliofemoral joint?
Head of the femur articulating with the acetabulum.
What is the acetabulum made from?
The junction between the illium, ischium and pubic bones.
Describe the articulations of the S.I joint
Articulation between the auricular surface of the illium and the alae (wings of the sacrum) S1 to S3
What type of joint is the S.I joint anterior and posterior
Anterior- synovial plane
Posterior- Fibrous
Describe the articulation between of the lumbosacral junction
Articulation between the inferior facets of L5 and the superior articular pillars of the sacrum
What type of joint is the lumbosacral junction?
Synovial gliding
What type of curvature does the lumber adopt?
Lordotic
Describe the articulation of the PSJ
Articulation between the left and right superior rami of the pubis
What type of joint is the PSJ
Cartilaginous symphysis
What type of bone is the sacrum?
Irregular bone
Describe the articulation between the sacrum and the coccyx
Articulation between the inferior apex of the sacrum and the base of the coccyx
What type of joint is the sacrococcygeal joint?
Fibrocartilagneous joint
Describe the ROM of the hip Flex Ext Abdcution Adduction Int Rot Ext Rot
Flex 110/120 Ext 10-15 Abdcution 30-50 Adduction 30 Int Rot 30-40 Ext Rot 40 to 60
Nutation and counternutation of the sacrum occurs around the axis of?
S2
Which ligament helps to stabilise the lumbosacral junction?
iliolumbar ligament
The direction of the ligaments of the SI joint give an indication of?
Weight transferance
Which ligament prevents abduction of the SI joint?
Interosseous ligament
Where does the interosseous ligament attach to/from?
Sacral tuberosities to the illium
fused transverse procees of the sacrum
Which 3 ligaments enclose and help to stabilise the head of the femur within the acetabulum?
illiofemoral
Pubofemoral
ischiofemoral ligament
The femoral head contains a small pit called?
Fovea capitis
The fovea capitis acts as an attachment site for which ligament?
Ligamentum teres
Avascular necrosis to the head of the femur results in a condition called?
Perthes disease
The illiofemoral ligament extends from/to?
The AIIS to the intertrochanteric crest of the femur
Which ligaments of the hip restrict hip extension?
illiofemoral and ischiofemoral ligament
Which ligament resists abduction of the hip joint?
Pubofemoral ligament
Which ligament resists adduction of the hip joint? (2)
Internal rotation and hip adduction