Hip primary structures Flashcards

1
Q

The articular capsule is reinforced by these ligaments

A
  • iliofemoral
  • pubofemoral
  • ischiofemoral
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2
Q

femoral triangle borders

A
  • inguinal ligament
  • sartorius
  • adductor longus
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3
Q

What passes through the femoral triangle?

A

femoral vein
femoral artery
femoral nerve
lymph glands

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4
Q

This structure is considered the strongest ligament in the body

A

iliofemoral ligament

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5
Q

What does the iliofemoral ligament do?

A

prevents excessive hip extension

helps maintain upright posture

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6
Q

The weakest of the 3 hip ligaments

A

ischiofemoral ligament

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7
Q

This ligament provides a physical attachment of the femoral head to the inferior rim of the acetabulum. Blood and nerves travel with the ligament

provides only minimal stability to the hip

A

ligamentum teres

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8
Q

function of pubofemoral ligament

A
  • prevent excessive abduction

- limits hip extension

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