Hip, Thigh, Buttock Anatomy Flashcards
What is the general function of the hip?
To support body weight
Innominate includes the…
Ilium, Ischium, Pubis
Acetabulum is where the…
Three bones meet (Lunate, Fossa, Notch)
The Auricular Surfaces forms the _____ _____ with the _____
SI Joint; Sacrum
Arcuate Line
Descends anteriorly from edge of auricular surface and joins the Ilium with the Pubis
The pubic crest is where?
Lateral to pubic tubercle
The femoral heads projects…
Slightly anteriorly
Normal angle for the femoral neck is…
125 degrees
The Linea Aspera…
becomes the pectineal line medially and the gluteal tuberosity laterally
The acetabulum faces..
anterolateral and inferior
The head of the femur faces..
superior, anterior and medial
The Lunate Surface is the ______ superiorly?
Broadest
What passes through the Acetabular Notch?
nerve and blood vessels
The U part of the Labrum is covered in what?
Transverse acetabular ligament
Hip Joint Classification
Diarthrodial Ball and socket Multi axial Simple and Complex
What is the normal Angle of Inclination?
125-135 degrees
Frontal plane
Coxa Valga means..
angle of inclination is greater than 135
Structurally long limbs
Abductors more effective
Increases compressive forces on the neck of the femur
Coxa Vara means..
angle of inclination is less than 125
Structurally short limbs
Abductors less effective
Normal angle of Torsion is..
12-15 degrees
Transverse plane
Anteversion is…
when the angle of torsion is >15 degrees
compensatory IR
In-toeing