Lecture 11 - hip joint, gluteal region, posterior region Flashcards
1
Q
what 3 bones is the hip joint made up of?
A
ilium, ischium and pubis
2
Q
what deepens the socket in the hip joint?
A
the labrum
3
Q
what does the articular capsule do for the hip joint?
A
- strengthens the joint
- forms spiral course around head and neck of femur and acetabulum
4
Q
what is the function of ligaments?
A
increases stability and strengthens the joint
5
Q
what makes ligaments tighten and loosen?
A
extending makes ligaments tighten (standing) and flexing hip joint makes ligaments loosen
6
Q
what are the 3 ligaments at the hip joint?
A
- iliofemoral ligament (lateral)
- pubofemoral ligament (medial)
- ischiofemoral ligament (middel)
7
Q
what is the origin of the iliofemoral ligament?
A
anterior inferior iliac spine
8
Q
the insertion for iliofemoral ligament
A
neck of femur
