Pelvis and hip joint

Question 1

What type of joint is the pelvic and hip joint

Answer 1

Ball and socket hip joint where head of femur articulates with acebular fossa of pelvic girdle

Question 2

What is the function of the pelvis and hip joint

Answer 2

Supports weight of body that is transmitted through vertebral column, through sacroiliac joint to pelvis down femur and to feet

Question 3

How is the pelvis and hip joint important in walking and running?

Answer 3

Slightly rotatory movement
hip flexion and posterior pelvic tilt
hip extension and anterior pelvis tilt
downward tilt on swing side

Question 4

Describe the bones of the pelvis

Answer 4

Right and left pelvic bones joined posteriorly by sacrum - sacroiliac joints
Join anteriorly at pubic symphysis

Question 5

3 component of the pelvic

Answer 5

Ilium (mainly superior area)
Ishium (posterior and inferior area)
Pubis (anterior and inferior area)

Question 6

The femur

Answer 6

Largest longest and strongest bone in the bone

Head articulates with acetabular fossa

Question 7

Mechanical axis of the femur

Answer 7

line connecting the centre of the femoral head with the centre of the knee joint - almost vertical
Shaft of femur acts medially
Places centre of the knee joint nearly under the centre of motion of hip joint

Question 8

Greater trochanter

Answer 8

attachment for muscle causing abduction and extension of femur

Question 9

Lesser trochanter

Answer 9

Attachment for muscles causing internal rotation of femur

Question 10

Linea aspera

Answer 10

Long prominent ridge of the posterior aspect
Shaft is smooth rounded surface except for this
Posterior attachment for muscles

Question 11

Name the factors which contribute to the stability of the hip

Answer 11

eep socket to hold femoral head securely 
Acetauar labrum (deepens fossa which increases stability)
Strong dense ligamentous network surrounding joint 
Muscles crossing the joint

Question 12

What is the function of the joint capsule

Answer 12

Helps to provide stability to the joint ,

Some of the ligaments and surrounding musculature becomes continuous with the capsule

Question 13

Iliofemoral ligament

Answer 13

very strong, thick triangular shape on the anterior aspect

runs from the acetabular rim to the intertrochanteric line

Question 14

Pubofemoral

Answer 14

strengthens anterior and inferior aspects

Blends with the inferior band of the iliofemoral ligament

Question 15

Ischiofemoral

Answer 15

posterior, spriral shaped fibres on posterior aspect

runs from ischium behind and below the acetabulum to superior part of neck and greater trochanter

Question 16

Transverse ligament

Answer 16

Attaches 2 ends of acetabular labrum

Creates a foramen which allows vessels and nerves to enter the joint

Question 17

Ligament teres

Answer 17

Attaches head of femur to acetbualr fossa

Question 18

Trochanteric bursa

Answer 18

Between greater trochanter and tensor fascia latae

Question 19

Gluteal bursa

Answer 19

On the ischial tuberosity