Hip, Pelvis, Thigh Flashcards
What are 4 main groups of hip muscles
Flexors
Extensors
Abductors
Adductors
What muscles are in the hip flexors
psoas
iliacus
What muscles are in the hip extensors
gluteus maximus
hamstrings
What muscles are in the hip abductors
gluteus medius
gluteus minimus
What muscles are in the hip adductors
adductor brevis
adductor longus
adductor magnus
What is ROM for the hip
Flexion Extension Abduction Adduction External rotation internal rotation
Where is hip joint pain usually located
anterior groin
wide radiation with joint movement
Where is trochanteric bursitis usually located
greater trochanter
lateral thigh radiation when lying on affected side
Where is sacroiliac pain usually located
deep in the buttock
posterior thigh radiation when standing on one leg
Where is hip nerve root L1/L2 (disc herniation) usually located
Groin and back
leg radiation with straining
Where is hip ischemia pain usually located
calf, thigh, buttock
calf, thigh, buttock radiation with walking
From which sides should you do inspection for a hip exam
Front
Side
Back
What is NAVEL
Femoral Nerve
Femoral Artery
Femoral Vein
Empty Space
Lymphaticshow determine true leg length
measure ASIS to inferior border of medial maleolus
What is Trendelenberg test
test ability of hip abductors to stabilize the hip joints
