S3_L1: Kinesiology of the Pelvis and Hip Flashcards
Determine the corresponding descriptions of the ff coxofemoral joint conditions
- Related to limb length discrepancy
- Deepened acetabular socket
- Abnormally shallow acetabulum resulting in a lack of femoral head coverage
- Femoral head projects too medially (inward projection)
- Unstable hip
A. Coxa profunda
B. Acetabular protrusio
C. Acetabular dysplasia
- B
- A
- C
- B
- C
Determine the corresponding descriptions of acetabular anteversion
- Limited ROM, more stability
- Hip instability, but with more ROM
- Increasing coverage of femoral head (overcoverage) and impingement between acetabulum femoral-head neck junction
- Less containment of femoral head
- Anterior border is too lateral
- More stress on hip joint, especially when going down stairs
A. Excessive Acetabular Anteversion
B. Acetabular Retroversion
- B
- A
- B
- A
- B
- A
Determine the corresponding descriptions of abnormalities with the angle of inclination of the femur
- Shortening of LE
- Greater stabilization, however decreased ROM and increased risk for femoral fracture
- Reduces distance of greater trochanter from joint’s axis of motion
- Ankle may go into pes equinus
- Limb is in an adducted position
- Widened base of support
A. Coxa valga
B. Coxa vara
- B
- B
- A
- B
- A
- B
Determine the corresponding
descriptions of abnormalities with the angle of torsion of the femur
- Greater than 15-20°
- Increase in congruence of femur and acetabulum
- Clinically presents with in-toeing
- Joint incongruency & increased medial rotation of hip
- Presents with out-toeing or lateral hip rotation during standing or walking
- Decreased ROM, limited IR
A. Femoral anteversion / antetorsion
B. Femoral retroversion / retrotorsion
- A
- B
- A
- A
- B
- B
Determine the corresponding motions restricted by the hip joint ligaments in the sagittal plane (x-axis)
- Hyperextension
- Hyperflexion
A. Iliofemoral Ligament / Y Ligament of Bigelow
B. Pubofemoral Ligament
C. Ischiofemoral Ligament (Posterior Capsular Ligament)
D. Both A and B
E. All of the above
- E
- C
Determine the corresponding motions restricted by the hip joint ligaments in the frontal plane (z-axis)
- Abduction
- Adduction
A. Iliofemoral Ligament / Y Ligament of Bigelow
B. Pubofemoral Ligament
C. Ischiofemoral Ligament (Posterior Capsular Ligament)
D. Both A and B
E. All of the above
- E
- A
Determine the corresponding motions restricted by the hip joint ligaments in the transverse plane (y-axis)
- Internal Rotation
- External Rotation
A. Iliofemoral Ligament / Y Ligament of Bigelow
B. Pubofemoral Ligament
C. Ischiofemoral Ligament (Posterior Capsular Ligament)
D. Both A and B
E. Both A and C
- E
- D
Determine the corresponding descriptions of the CKC sagittal plane hip movements
- Stimulates hip extension
- Lumbar spine extension, low back becomes lordotic
- Flattening of lumbar spine, particularly seen in sitting
- ASIS moves superiorly (and posteriorly), PSIS moves inferiorly
- Primary muscle responsible is iliopsoas to actively do this motion
- ASIS moves inferiorly (and anteriorly), PSIS moves superiorly
A. Anterior pelvic tilt
B. Posterior pelvic tilt
- B
- A
- B
- B
- A
- A
Determine the corresponding descriptions of the CKC frontal plane hip movements
- Occurs with relative contralateral hip abduction
- Simultaneous hip adduction and hip abduction
- Occurs with relative contralateral hip adduction
- Adducting on the ipsilateral and abducting on the contralateral side
A. Pelvic Hike
B. Pelvic Drop
C. Lateral pelvic shift
- A
- C
- B
- C
Determine the corresponding descriptions of the CKC transverse plane hip movements
- Compensatory lumbar spine rotation to the WB hip
- Relative medial rotation on weight bearing hip
- Compensatory lumbar spine rotation to the non-WB hip
A. Anterior / Forward rotation / Protraction
B. Posterior / Backward rotation / Retraction
- B
- A
- A
Determine the corresponding hip motions occurring in these postural deviations
- Hip hyperextension and posterior pelvic tilt
- Excessive posterior pelvic tilt
- Exaggerate anterior pelvic tilting
A. Lordotic Back
B. Flat Back
C. Forward Shifted Pelvis / Swayback
- C
- B
- A
Compensatory lumbar spine lateral flexion occurs toward the side where the pelvis hikes. Conversely, contralateral lumbar lateral flexion occurs during pelvic drop.
A. Only the 1st statement is true
B. Only the 2nd statement is true
C. Both statements are true
D. Both statements are false
C. Both statements are true
TRUE OR FALSE: The ligamentum teres / ligament of the head of the femur is an intra-articular and extrasynovial triangular band attached to the peripheral edge of the acetabular notch. It does not communicate with the synovial cavity of the joint.
True
The ligamentum teres / ligament of the head of the femur transmits the blood vessel to contribute as secondary blood supply of the hip. This ligament prevents too much compression forces on the hip joint.
A. Only the 1st statement is true
B. Only the 2nd statement is true
C. Both statements are true
D. Both statements are false
A. Only the 1st statement is true
it prevents distraction forces
At birth, the normal value of the angle of inclination is ____ degrees.
150
Note: The acetabulum is rather shallow at birth and the hip is in a position of incongruency and relative instability. The acetabulum deepens secondary to WB forces.
TRUE OR FALSE: The full ossification/maturation of the entire pelvis occurs at around 20-25 years of age.
True
TRUE OR FALSE: The acetabulum is a deep sphere-shaped cavity. Although appearing to be spherical, only the upper margin of the acetabulum has a true circular contour.
True
Additional: It is positioned laterally with an inferior and anterior tilt opening of the acetabulum is approximately laterally inclined 50°; anteriorly rotated (anteversion) 20°; and anteriorly tilted 20° in the frontal, transverse, and sagittal planes, respectively.
TRUE OR FALSE: The articular surface of the acetabulum is smaller in women than it is in men.
True
It is the primary blood supply to the femoral head and a branch of the profunda femoris artery (deep femoral artery) of the femoral artery.
Medial femoral circumflex artery
Note: Impeded blood flow results to avascular necrosis of the femoral head. In children (at 7 y/o, common in males), this is known as the Legg Calve Perthes Disease. In adults, it is termed Chandler’s Disease.
Orientation of the acetabular fossa is anterior, lateral, and inferior. Orientation of the femoral head is superior, anterior, and medial.
A. Only the 1st statement is true
B. Only the 2nd statement is true
C. Both statements are true
D. Both statements are false
C. Both statements are true
Note: In the neutral or standing position, the articular surface of the femoral head remains exposed anteriorly and somewhat superiorly. Since both are facing a bit anteriorly, there is potential instability anteriorly.
The small roughened pit/opening in the femoral head. It is the attachment site of the round ligament/ligamentum teres/ligament of the head of the femur.
Fovea Capitis
Note: Hyaline cartilage is not present in the fovea.
It is the secondary blood supply to the femoral head. It is only present when the bone has matured and is derived from the obturator artery.
Ligamentum teres artery (Small blood vessels passing through the fovea)
The negative atmospheric pressure within the joint must be broken before the hip can be dislocated. Atmospheric pressure in hip flexion activities played a stronger role in stabilization than capsuloligamentous structures.
A. Only the 1st statement is true
B. Only the 2nd statement is true
C. Both statements are true
D. Both statements are false
C. Both statements are true
TRUE OR FALSE: Hip joint stability is provided by joint congruence, negative atmospheric pressure, and the hip joint capsule.
True
Refers to the ring encircling the base of femoral neck area that provides further stabilization of the hip joint especially when trying to distract the hip joint.
Zona Orbicularis
TRUE OR FALSE: The normal values for the angle of torsion are 15-20°, specifically 15º for males and 18º for females.
True
Additional: During infancy, the angle may reach 40°.
The most common adolescent hip disorder occurring when the femoral head is displaced posteriorly on the femoral neck at the level of the growth plate (physis).
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE)
Less inclination (seen in Coxa Vara) and less acetabular anteversion (seen in Acetabular Retroversion) results in ____ hip ROM.
decreased
Normal values of the center edge angle (CE) / angle of Wiberg / vertical center anterior angle (VCA) angle
25-40 degrees
Note: <25 degrees causes dysplasia/dysplastic disease of the hip joint and a decreased acetabular coverage, which makes the hip less stable, with more ROM. Conversely, if the angle is increased, acetabular coverage increases; thus, the hip is more stable with less ROM.
TRUE OR FALSE: In cases of acetabular dysplasia (center edge angle is <25°), definite dysplasia is for less than 16°, possible dysplasia for 16° to 25°, and normal (or no dysplasia) for greater than 25º.
True
Source: Levangie & Norkin, 5th ed.
In transverse plane OKC motions of the coxofemoral joint, the hip rolls inwards and the leg moves outwards during internal rotation. Conversely, the hip rolls outwards and the leg moves inwards during external rotation.
A. Only the 1st statement is true
B. Only the 2nd statement is true
C. Both statements are true
D. Both statements are false
C. Both statements are true
TRUE OR FALSE: The lumbopelvic rhythm/pelvifemoral motion is a close-kinematic chain integrated and coordinated movement of the femur, pelvis, and spine that is analogous to the scapulohumeral rhythm and allows greater/increased ROM.
True
TRUE OR FALSE: The hip joint capsule is slack/lax in OPP of hip joint (FABER) and taut/tight in the ligamental CPP of hip joint (EABER).
True
TRUE OR FALSE: The hip joint capsule is thick anterosuperiorly
and thin posteroinferiorly.
True
Note: Since both femoral and acetabular heads are somewhat facing anteriorly, the anterior part of the capsule is thick to help prevent instability.
TRUE OR FALSE: The true physiological position of the hip joint according to Kapandji is 90º flexion, slight abduction, and slight external rotation.
True
Note: The position causes increase in articular contact between joint surfaces, not full congruence. This position (also known as the frog-leg position) corresponds to that assumed by the hip joint in a quadruped position (Levangie & Norkin).
TRUE OR FALSE: The acetabulofemoral joint has 3 degrees of freedom (in sagittal, frontal, and transverse planes). During most activities, hip motion occurs as a combination of these 3 planes.
True
TRUE OR FALSE: The acetabulofemoral joint is considered to be a congruent joint, but functions as a incongruent joint in non-weight bearing because the femoral head is larger than the acetabulum.
True
Additional: Under circumstances in which the joint surfaces are neither maximally congruent nor close packed, the hip joint is at greatest risk for traumatic dislocation.
Single-jointed primary hip extensor that is active in any knee position
Gluteus maximus
Largest of the lower extremity muscles; this large and quadrangular muscle alone constitutes 12.8% of the total muscle mass of the lower extremity.
Gluteus maximus
The hamstrings are two-jointed primary hip extensors with or without resistance but the contraction of each muscle is strongly influenced by the tibia’s position. For instance, the biceps femoris contributes to external rotation of the tibia, while the semimembranosus and semitendinosus contribute to internal rotation of the tibia.
A. Only the 1st statement is true
B. Only the 2nd statement is true
C. Both statements are true
D. Both statements are false
C. Both statements are true
Trabecular system: Tendency for bending moment or shear force to concentrate on femoral neck
- Vertically oriented force from weight of body
- Force between greater and lesser trochanters
- Pull of the muscles attaching to the greater trochanter
A. Trochanter system
B. Medial compressive system
C. Secondary compressive system
- B
- C
- A
TRUE OR FALSE: The iliopsoas is the most important primary hip flexor that is recruited during hip flexion regardless of knee position.
True
TRUE OR FALSE: Acetabular labral tears are increasingly recognized as a source of hip pain and as a starting point for degenerative changes at the acetabular rim.
True
Open packed position of the hip joint
30° flexion, 30° abduction, and slight lateral/external rotation (30° FABER)
Bony close packed position of the hip joint
Extension, slight abduction, and medial/internal rotation (EABIR)
TRUE OR FALSE: The 3 hip joint ligaments (iliofemoral, ischiofemoral, & pubofemoral) all act as primary stabilizers during hip distraction.
True
TRUE OR FALSE: In general, the 3 hip joint ligaments (iliofemoral, ischiofemoral, & pubofemoral) control extension, abduction, and external rotation.
True
Ligamental close packed position of the hip joint
extension, abduction, and external rotation (EABER)
In erect standing, the hip joint capsule and ligaments’ tension determines the amount of posterior pelvic tilt. What hip joint ligament has the greatest influence on this movement?
Iliofemoral ligament/Y ligament of Bigelow
TRUE OR FALSE: Anterior pelvic tilt, a motion in the sagittal plane around the x-axis, can also occurs with hip flexion contracture or weak abdominal control.
True
TRUE OR FALSE: In close kinematic chain pelvic motions, the proximal concave acetabulum moves on the fixed distal convex femoral head in the same direction.
True
Additional: Most of the time, LE joints work as a closed chain. Thus, affectation of one LE joint brings about changes/adjustments to the other LE joints.
TRUE OR FALSE: When the knee is extended, the combined action of the gluteus maximus and tensor fasciae latae through iliotibial band will abduct the hip; for adduction, double-jointed gracilis is the primary adductor.
True
TRUE OR FALSE: When the knee is bent, the single-jointed gluteus medius will abduct or the single-jointed short adductors will primarily adduct.
True