Pelvis and Hip Flashcards
three main functions of the pelvis
provide stable base of support for head, arms and trunk
contain and support visceral contents
transit and absorb forces
normal ADL’s require how much flexion, adduction and ER
Flex: 120
ER: 20
Ad:20
hip on pelvis or pelvis on hip, which is CKC and which is OKC
hip on pelvis is OKC
pelvis on hip is CKC
part of the ischium
ischial tuberosity
ischial ramus
ischial spine
parts the pubis
superior and inferior ramus
pubic symphysis
pubic tubercle
where is the adductor tubercle
superior to the medial condyle of the femur
what is the centre edge angle
in the frontal plane
angle formed between vertical and lateral rim of the acetabulum
measures inferior tilt of the acetabulum
25-45 degrees
what is the acetabular anteversion angle
in the transverse plane
measured anterior orientation of the acetabulum
angle between rim margins
normal = 15-20 degrees
what does pathologic increase in the acetabular ante version angle cause
decrease anterior joint stability
what does pathologic decrease in the acetabular anteversion angle cause
increase in impingement in extension
what is the angle of inclination of the femur
head/neck and shaft angle
frontal plane
average adult is 125 degrees
what structures are in line with each other in normal angle of inclination
greater trochanter is in line with teh centre of the femoral head
with age, what changes with teh acetabulum and femur angle of inclination
acetabulum deepens and angle increases
what is coxa valga
excessive angle of inclination
leg appears longer
weaker abductors
what is coxa vara
reduced angle of inclination
predisposed to fracture
common later in life
what is angle of torsion
of the femur transverse plane between axis though head/neck and axis through distal condyles caused by medial twist of the shaft normal = 10-20 degrees
what is increased angle of torsion called and what does it cause
called anteversion
25 degrees
toeing in
what is decreased angle of torsion called and what does it cause
retroversion
8 degrees
toeing out
what do both abnormal angles of torsion cause
compensations proximally and distally, alteration in joint stability
what structure passes through the acetabular notch
the transverse acetabular ligament and nervous and vascular structures
what position is the femoral head completed encapsulated in the acetabulum
WB on all fours with hips flexed, abduction and external rotated
what structure is in teh fovea of the head of the femur
the ligamentum teres