Quiz 3.3 Flashcards
Hip
The junction between the passenger and locomotor units
Ligaments of hip
Iliofemoral, pubofemoral
Iliotibial Tract (band)
Strong, fibrous connection between the TFL and condyles of femur, tibia, and head of fibula
Stabilized knee in extension & partial flexion
ITB Syndrome
Pain, swelling/thickening above/below knee at rubbing points
Pain often occurs when contact with ground occurs
Common in Runners, cyclers, hikers
Hip anterior muscles & adductors
Psoas major, iliacus, adductor brevis longus magnus, pectineus, gracilis
External rotator hip muscles
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All insert near greater troch and originate at/below acetabulum
PIRIFORMIS
Piriformis syndrome
Irritation of the sciatic nerve to tight piriformis
Pain in butt, tingling or numbness along sciatic nerve
“Sciatica” from lower back or tight piriformis
Often found in run/bike because many repetitions of hip extension leads to tight Piriformis
Other hip muscles
Sartorius, RF, HAMS
Gluteus Maximus
Hip extensor & Abductor
Gracilis
Hip flexor & Adductor
Rectus Femoris
Hip & Knee Flexor
Semimembranosus (HAMS)
Hip Extensor & knee flexor
Semitendinosus (HAMS)
Hip extensor & knee flexor
Biceps Femoris (long head) (HAMS)
Hip extensor & knee flexor
Knee Joint
Largest joint of body
Femur, Tibia, Fibula, Patella