The Hip joint

Question 1

What does the head of the femur articulate with

Answer 1

the inominate bone of the acetabulum

Question 2

What are the movements possible at the hip joint

Answer 2

Flexion/ extension
Abduction/ adduction
medial and lateral rotation

Question 3

What are the 3 ligaments that stabilise the hip?

Answer 3

Iliofemoral- anteriorly/ superiorly, prevents hyperextension
Pubofemoral- anteriorly/ inferiorly, prevents hyperabduction
Isciofemoral- posteriorly, weakest

Question 4

attachments of ilifemoral ligament

Answer 4

Anterior inferior iliac spine and acetabular rim

intertrochanteric line

Question 5

Attachments of pubofemoral ligament

Answer 5

obturator crest of pubic bone

joint capsule

Question 6

Attachments of isciofemoral ligament

Answer 6

ischial acetabular rim

neck of femur

Question 7

What 3 things stabilise the hip

Answer 7

Ligaments, close fit of acetabulum and femur, fibrous joint capsule

Question 8

Which nerve can be damaged during posterior dislocation?

Answer 8

Sciatic nerve