The Hip Flashcards
What bones make up the pelvis?
Innominate bones
Sacrum
What bones make up the innominate bones?
Ilium
Pubis
Ischium
What are the bony Landmarks on the Innominate bones? (7)
Iliac crest
Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (ASIS)
Posterior Superior Iliac Spine (PSIS)
Ischial Tuberosity
Pubic Tubercle
Acetabulum
Lunate surface
What are the bony Landmarks on the Femur? (6)
Head
Neck
Shaft
Greater trochanter
Lesser Trochanter
Adductor Tubercle
What are the differences between Male and Female pelvis?
Males have a higher Iliac crest
Males have a heart shaped pelvic inlet
Males have a tighter pubic synthesis
Describe the location, Structure and Function of the synovial membrane?
Location: Wrapped around the Hip joint
Structure:
Function: Secretes synovial fluid in the joint, provides nutrients
Describe the location, Structure and Function of the acetabular labrum?
Location: Sits around acetabulum
Structure:
Function: Extends the socket to increase stability
Describe the location, Structure and Function of the Joint capsule
Location: Wrapped around the hip joint
Structure:
Function: Provides stability
Describe the location, Structure and Function of the extracapsular ligaments (only location atm)
Location: From pubis/Ischium/Ilium bone to the Femur
Structure:
Function:
What are the main 3 extracapsular ligaments?
Iliofemoral
Pubofemoral
Ischiofemoral
Describe the location, Structure and Function of the Inguinal Ligament? (Only location atm)
Location: ASIS down to the Pubic Tubercle
Structure:
Function:
Describe the location, Structure and Function of the Main Bursae
Location: Greater trochanter/Across Illiopsoas muscle
Structure:
Function: Reduce friction from the glutes and tissues
What are the compartments of the thigh?
Anterior
Posterior
Medial
Lateral
Describe the Function, Origin, Insertion and Innervation of the Iliacus muscle?
Function: Hip flexor
Origin: Medial part of the Iliac Crest
Insertion: Lesser Trochanter
Innervation: Femoral nerve
Describe the Function, Origin, Insertion and Innervation of the Psoas Major muscle?
Function: Hip flexor
Origin: Bottom 6 vertebrae
Insertion: Lesser Trochanter
Innervation: Femoral nerve
Describe the Function, Origin, Insertion and Innervation of the Pectineus?
Function: Hip Flexor and adductor
Origin: Pubis
Insertion: Pectineal line of the femur
Innervation: Femoral nerve