LE: Flashcards
The pelvic girdle is comprised of 4 bones.
1 Sacrum
1 Coccyx
2 Innominate Bones
other name of innominate bones
os coxae/hip bones
flattening of the head of femur
lcpd ; coxa plana
what are the joints of the pelvis
1 Lumbosacral Joint
1 Sacrococcygeal Joint
1 Symphysis Pubis
2 Sacroiliac (SI) Joints ★
2 Hip Joints/Acetabular Joint ★
inflammation of sacroiliac joints
sacroilitis
mc joint affected in ankylosing spondylosis (as)?
Sacrioiliac joint (SI)
special test for si joint
Gaenslen’s Test ★
Patrick’s Test / FAbER Test / Figure 4 Test
Pelvic Compression Test / Pelvic Rock Test
increased lumbar lordosis
ant. pelvic tilt
decreased lumbar lordosis
post. pelvic tilt
★ Obstetrics: During childbirth, the 7 pelvic joints & their
ligaments should relax in order to facilitate easier delivery. What hormone is responsible for this?
Relaxin
pregnant women experiencing low back pain, what is the joint affected by the relaxin?
largest part of hip bone
ilium
smallest part of hip bone
pubis
orientation of ilium
antero-superior
orientation of ischium / sit bone / ischial tuberosity
postero inferiorly
4 spines of the ilium
aiis
asis
piis
psis
★ Among the 4 spines, only the ____ & ____ are
palpable.
ASIS & PSIS
What structures attaches the ASIS?
Sartorius
Inguinal ligament / Poupart’s Ligament
Only muscle that originates from ASIS?
ASIS
3 components of Hamstring
▪ Semitendinosus
▪ Semimembranosus
▪ Biceps Femoris (Long head)
contusion of ASIS
hip pointer
muscle that orginates the AIIS?
rectus femoris (straight head)
it originates from the aponeurosis of the
external abdominal oblique ★
inguinal ligament/poupart’s ligament
what are the abdominal muscles?
- Rectus Abdominis
- Transversus Abdominis
- External Oblique [V]
- Internal Oblique [Inverted V]
longest muscle in the body
sartorius/tailor’s muscle
swelling of the ischiogluteal bursa
weavers bottom / tailors bottom / boatmans bottom
chip of bone has been detached from the
major bone bec of muscle pull
avulsion fracture
An avulsion of the ischial tuberosity was seen
in a runner who joined hurdles. What mm is
responsible for that?
Hamstring muscle ★
Fluid-filled sac found near the bony
prominences to prevent excessive friction
bursa
what level is the iliac crest
L4 (Look 4 the Crest)
aka y ligament
iliofemoral ligament
Hip Pointer affects which of the following
structures of the iliac spines?
ASIS
What mm is responsible for the avulsion
of the ASIS?
Sartorius
strongest ligament in the body
iliofemoral/y ligament
iliac tubercle what level
L5
jt where 2 pubis join
symphysis pubis
n value for acetabular anteversion
15-20 deg.
longest, largest, strong bone in the body
femur
reasons for the stability of hip / acetabulofemoral joint
- Congruency
- Strong ligaments & muscles [supporting hip jt]
- (-) pressure [inside jt that provides a suction effect]
Most structurally stable yet mobile single joint
in the body
Hip / acetabulofemoral joint
aka vinegars cup or vessel acetabulum
acetabulum
connect femoral head to acetabulum
ligamentum teres / ligamentum capitis femoris
Compensatory Postures d/t Deformity: ★
1. Pt has (R) Coxa Valga. Which of the ff are
possible compensatory posture?
a. (R) PF
b. (L) PF
B. (L) PF
★ the following ligaments provide stability for the hip
joint, except:
o a. iliofemoral ligament
o b. ischiofemoral ligament
o c. pubofemoral ligament
o d. ligamentum teres
D. Ligamentum teres
mc site of avn
head of femur
what is torsion?
rotation/twist
n shaft angle
o Adult = 125 deg★
o Child = 150 deg
deformity of the combination of hip, tibia & foot
w sitting position
4/5 of a sphere
head of the femur
it is 25% of individual’s height (1/4) ★
femur
- Pt. has (R) Coxa Valga. Which of the ff are
possible compensatory posture?
a. (R) knee flexion
b. (L) knee flexion
A. (R) Knee Flexion
increase in angle of femoral torsion (>15 deg)
Excessive Anteversion
Limited IR ; angle of anteversion
Retroversion
special test to measure anteversion angle
★ Craig’s Test / Ryder Method
out toe deformity
retroversion
Pt. has (R) Coxa Valga. Which of the ff are
possible compensatory posture?
a. (R) subtalar supination
b. (L) subtalar supination
B. (L) subtalar supination
Increase in neck shaft angle
coxa valga
what type of joint is hip?
Synovial Ball & Socket Joint (aka Spheroidal)
Increase cea
more stable
it is aka angle of wiberg
center edge angle
adductors of pubis
- Adductor Longus – origin: body of pubis
- Adductor Magnus
- Adductor Brevis
- Adductor Gracilis
- Pectineus
These 3 adductor mm have a common origin
in the pubis: (MGB)
inferior pubic ramus ★
landmark for the height of the cane
greater trochanter
avasculsr necrosis of femoral head in Children
LCPD (Leg Calve Perthes Disease
chandler; affected bone
femoral head
keinbock ; affected bone
scaphoid
main ligaments in the body that limiit HIP EXTENSION
iliofemoral ligament
★ What motion of the hip can be limited by all 3
ligaments?
Extension
special test for thomas
IlioThomas
★ MMT of primary hip flexors: pt is in
sitting position, PT applies resistance on
distal aspect of thigh anteriorly. Upon
pushing downward, pt flexes hip but then also performs abduction & ER, instead of
just flexion. What muscle is substituting?
Sartorius
(If iliopsoas isn’t weak, pt will be able
to just flex the hip s abduction & ER.)
weakest ligament; primary ligament that limits hip IR ★
ischiofemoral ligament
Primary ligament that limits hip Abd ★
zpubofemoral ligament
Only 2-jointed mm among the quads ★
rectus femoris
SGT muscles / Pes anserine
Satorius
Gracilis
Semitendinosus
longest nerve in the body
sciatic nerve
longest cranial nerve
vagus
aka SLR muscle
Rectus Femoris
tensor fascia latae (TFL) aka
Pocket muscle
where does tfl inserts
anterolateral
aspect of the tibia, specifically to
the Gerdy’s Tubercle.
snapping hip
Coxa saltans
largets ms in the body
gluteus max
★ What nerve is the mother of tibial & common peroneal n.?
Sciatic Nerve
★ MC entrapped nerve in LE?
Common zperomesl merve
largest adductor
add. magnus
red carpet muscles
POG Q
Obturator internus
obturator internus
gemellus sup & inf
supplies post. compartment of thigh
profunda femoris antery
Artery to palpate for ant. compartment syn.
Dorsalis Pedis Arterye
Origin: anterior tibial artery ★
Dorsalis Pedis Artery ★