Structures & Ligaments of the Hip

Question 1

The head of the femur articulates with the acetabulum, otherwise known as the hip.

Answer 1

Coxofemoral Joint

Question 2

What type of joint is the coxofemoral joint?

Answer 2

Synovial Ball and Socket Joint

Question 3

What 3 directions does the head of the femur project?

Answer 3

Medially, Superiorly & Anteriorly

Question 4

What 3 directions does the acetabulum project?

Answer 4

Laterally, Inferiorly & Anteriorly

Question 5

Extension, internal rotation and a small amount of abduction is also known as the ____________ position of the hip.

Answer 5

Close-Packed

Question 6

Flexion and external rotation is also known as the ____________ position of the hip.

Answer 6

Loose-Packed

Question 7

What 6 movements are available at the coxofemoral joint?

Answer 7

1) Flexion
2) Extension
3) Medial Rotation
4) Lateral Rotation
5) Abduction
6) Adduction

Question 8

The horseshoe-shaped part of the hip containing articular cartilage that connects with the head of the femur.

Answer 8

Articular Surface of the Acetabulum

Question 9

A cylindrical ligament that connects the head of the femur to the acetabulum.

Answer 9

Ligament of the Head of the Femur

Question 10

What are 3 other names for the ligament of the head of the femur?

Answer 10

1) Ligamentum Teres
2) Round Ligament
3) Foveal Ligament

Question 11

A fibrocartilagenous lip that attaches to the bony rim of the acetabulum. It functions to deepen the acetabulum, which creates a more stable articulation.

Answer 11

Acetabular Labrum

Question 12

Located in the centre of the acetabulum and the space is occupied by a fat pad covered with synovium to help create cushioning.

Answer 12

Acetabular Fossa

Question 13

A notch between the 2 ends of the acetabulum and creates a passage for blood vessels.

Answer 13

Acetabular Notch

Question 14

A ligament that connects/closes the acetabular notch.

Answer 14

Transverse Ligament of the Acetabulum

Question 15

All of the capsular ligaments of the hip are coiled/twisted as they pass from the pelvis to the femur in a _______ position.

Answer 15

Neutral

Question 16

Extension/hyperextension tightens the capsular ligaments of the hip, making this movement part of the ____________ position.

Answer 16

Close-Packed

Question 17

Full hip flexion with adduction creates slack in the capsular ligaments of the hip, making this movement part of the ____________ position.

Answer 17

Loose-Packed

Question 18

A ligament of the hip that attaches from AIIS and the acetabular rim to the intertrochanteric line of the femur.

Answer 18

Iliofemoral Ligament (aka. Y Ligament)

Question 19

What 3 movements does the iliofemoral ligament restrict?

Answer 19

1) Extension
2) Abduction
3) Lateral Rotation

Question 20

A ligament of the hip that attaches from the superior pubic ramus to the iliofemoral ligament.

Answer 20

Pubofemoral Ligament

Question 21

What movement does the pubofemoral ligament restrict?

Answer 21

Abduction

Question 22

A ligament of the hip that attaches from the ischial part of the acetabular rim to the femoral neck and medial greater trochanter.

Answer 22

Ischiofemoral Ligament

Question 23

What movement does the ischiofemoral ligament restrict?

Answer 23

Hyperextension

Question 24

A bursa located between the gluteus maximus muscle and the posterolateral greater trochanter.

Answer 24

Trochanteric Bursa

Question 25

A bursa overlying the ischial tuberosity.

Answer 25

Ischiogluteal Bursa

Question 26

The layman’s term for ischiogluteal bursitis.

Answer 26

Weaver’s Bottom

Question 27

A bursa located between the iliopsoas muscle and the iliopubic eminence.

Answer 27

Iliopectineal Bursa

Question 28

A cartilaginous joint between the 2 pubic bones. There is a fibrocartilaginous disc present, which acts as a shock absorber. There is limited movement at this joint.

Answer 28

Pubic Symphysis (aka. Symphysis Pubis)

Question 29

What are the 2 ligaments associated with the pubic symphysis?

Answer 29

1) Superior Pubic Ligament
2) Inferior Pubic Ligament

Question 30

The joint between the ilium and the sacrum that has limited movement. The surfaces are irregular in shape and contour, which result in a partial interlocking of the bones.

Answer 30

Sacroiliac Joint

Question 31

What type of joint is the sacroiliac joint?

Answer 31

Synovial Joint (very strong)

Question 32

What are the 2 strongest ligaments of the body that are associated with the sacroiliac joint?

Answer 32

1) Anterior Sacroiliac Ligaments
2) Posterior Sacroiliac Ligaments

Question 33

Which ligaments progressively relax (along with the pubic symphysis) during pregnancy to allow passage of the fetus through the birth canal?

Answer 33

Vertebropelvic Ligaments

Question 34

A ligament that attaches from L4 & L5 to the posterior iliac crest. It is a key stabilizer of L5.

Answer 34

Iliolumbar Ligament

Question 35

What movement does the iliolumbar ligament restrict?

Answer 35

Lateral Flexion

Question 36

A ligament that attaches from the posterior surface of the sacrum/coccyx to the ischial tuberosity. It stabilizes the SI joint and provides a surface attachment for gluteus maximus.

Answer 36

Sacrotuberous Ligament

Question 37

What pelvic movement does the sacrotuberous ligament restrict?

Answer 37

Posterior Pelvic Tilt

Question 38

A ligament that attaches from the lateral sacrum/coccyx to the ischial spine. It converts the greater sciatic notch into the greater sciatic foramen.

Answer 38

Sacrospinous Ligament