Q5 Hip Joint 3

Question 1

State the type of joint

Answer 1

Synovial, poly-axial joint

capable of 3 degrees of movement

Question 2

Give attachments of capsule

Answer 2

acetabulum labrum and transverse ligament
Base of neck of femur
intertrochanteric crest posteriorly
intertrochanteric line anteriorly

Question 3

Name movements which occur at this joint

Answer 3

flexion and extension
adduction and abduction
medial and lateral rotation
(Plus circumduction as a combined movement)

Question 4

Give factors that limit the range of movement

Answer 4

Flexion- soft tissue apposition of thigh to abdominals, tension in Gluteus maximus or hamstrings
Extension- tension in the Rectus femoris or iliopsoas, Iliofemoral ligament
Abduction- tension in adductor group, Greater trochanter meeting pelvis Pubofemoral ligt
Adduction- other leg(soft tissue) tension in antagonists Lateral band of iliofemoral ligt
Lateral Rotation- tension on medial rotators and iliofemoralfemoral ligament
Medial Rotation- tension in lateral rotators and ischiofemoral femoral ligament