THE HIP JOINT

Question 1

What are the articulations of the Hip joint?

Answer 1

Femoral Head and Acetabulum

Question 2

What Bones form the ACETABULUM?

Answer 2

Ischium
Ilium
Pubis

Question 3

The ACETABULUM

Answer 3

Question 4

What is the ACETABULUM LABRUM?

Answer 4

Rim of Fibrocartilage around the Acetabulum

Question 5

What is the Role of the Acetabulum Labrum?

Answer 5

Increases the contact between the Pelvis and Femoral Head

Question 6

What is the TRANSVERSE ACETABULAR LIGAMENT (TAL)?

Answer 6

The TAL is a ligament which bridges the Acetabelar Notch forming the Acetabular Foramen

Question 7

TAL

Answer 7

Question 8

What are the passes through the Acetabular Foramen?

Answer 8

Nutrient Blood vessels
Nerves

Question 9

Define the CAPSULE of the Hip Joint?

Answer 9

Anterior superiorly- Attaches to the Outer Margin of the Labrum
Surrounds the Neck and is attached to the Intertrochanteric Line

Posteriorly- Attaches to the Neck

Question 10

What is special about the Fibers of the Hip Joint Capsule?

Answer 10

The capsule consist of 2 different fibres:

• Circular “Zona Obicularis” (Provides Stability to the Capsule)
• Longitudinal

Question 11

The Hip Joint Capsule

Answer 11

Question 12

What is the INTRACAPSULAR LIGAMENT of the the Hip and What are its contents?

Answer 12

The LIGAMENT OF THE HEAD OF THE FEMUR
(LIGAMENTUM TERES)

The Ligament contains the Artery of the Head of the Femur

Question 13

LIGAMENTUM TERES

Answer 13

Question 14

What are the EXTRCAPSULAR LIGAMENTS of the Hip Joint?

Answer 14

1) ILIOFEMORAL LIGAMENT

2) ISCHIOFEMORAL LIGAMENT

3) PUBOFEMORAL LIGAMENT

Question 15

What are the Attachments of the ILIOFEMORAL LIGAMENT?

What shape does the Ligament Form?

Answer 15

The ILIOFEMORAL Ligament attaches from the Anterior inferior Iliac Spine and inserts into the Intertrochanteric line

The ILIOFEMORAL Ligament forms a “Y Shape”

Question 16

What is the role of the ILIOFEMORAL LIGAMENT?

Answer 16

Prevents HYPEREXTENSION of the Hip

Question 17

The ILIOFEMORAL LIGAMENT

Question 18

What is the STRONGEST Ligament in the body?

Answer 18

The ILIOFEMORAL LIGAMENT

Question 19

What happens to the Tension in the ILIOFEMORAL Ligament on Extension?

Answer 19

The Tension increases

Question 20

What are the Attachments of the PUBOFEMORAL LIGAMENT?

Answer 20

Arises from the Superior pubic rami and attaches onto the Intertrochanteric line

Question 21

What is the FUNCTION of the PUBOFEMORAL Ligament?

Answer 21

Prevents Extension and Abduction of the hip

Question 22

PUBOFEMORAL LIGAMENT

Answer 22

Question 23

What are the attachments of the ISCHIOFEMORAL Ligament?

Answer 23

Located POSTERIORLY

Arises from the Ischium and attaches onto the Greater Trochanter

Question 24

What is the FUNCTION of the ISCHIOFEMORAL LIGAMENT?

Answer 24

Prevents Hyperextension for the Hip Joint

Question 25

THE ISCHIOFEMORAL LIGAMENT

Answer 25

Question 26

Where does the main blood supply to the Hip come from?

Answer 26

PROFUNDA FEMORIS ARTERY

Question 27

What are the main branches of the PROFUNDA FEMORIS ARTERY, which supply the Hip Joint?

Answer 27

Medial Circumflex Artery Lateral Circumflex Artery

Question 28

Where does the Profunda Femoris Artery Come from?

Answer 28

THE COMMON FEMORAL ARTERY

Question 29

Where does the Artery to the Head of the Femur come from?

Answer 29

Branch of the OBTURATOR ARTERY

Question 30

Where does the OBTURATOR ARTERY come from?

Answer 30

Branch of the INTERNAL ILIAC ARTERY

Question 31

What other arteries supply the Hip Joint?

Answer 31

Branches from the INFERIOR AND SUPERIOR RECTAL ARTERIES

Question 32

Which artery provides the Majority of the blood supply to the hip joint?

Answer 32

MEDIAL CIRCUMFLEX ARTERY

Question 33

BLOOD SUPPLY- HIP JOINT

Answer 33