The Hip Flashcards
What are the three bones of the hip?
Ilium
Ischium
Pubis
Which part of the hip is comprised of parts from each of the three hip bones?
Acetabulum
What type of joint is the sacroiliac joint?
Synovial joint
What kind of joint is the pubic symphysis?
Fibrocartilaginous joint
The head of the femur has a ligament that supports a vessel which supplies the head of the femur. T/F?
True
Why is flexion of the hip much greater than hip extension?
The anatomy of the joint - the socket is much largely anteriorly
Bigelows ligament also sits anteriorly
What is the name of the ligament which exists between the anterior superior iliac spine and pubic tubercle?
Inguinal ligament
Which deep vein does the greater saphenous vein drain to?
Femoral vein
Which deep vein does the lesser saphenous vein drain to?
Popliteal vein
What is the name for the fascia which covers the thigh?
Fascia latae
