The Hip - Lecture Flashcards
The hip is classified as what type of joint?
Ball and Socket
Name the three bones that make up the os coxa
Ilium
Ischium
Pubis
Which hip bone contributes to the acetabulum and the ramus?
The ischium
T or F
The ilium + ramus = ischial tuberosity
False
haha so freaking false.
ischium + ramus = ischial tuberosity
What bone forms the anterior 1/5th of the acetabulum?
Pubis
The angle of the femoral shaft and head of the femur is approx what angle in adulthood?
120 degrees
How is the acetabulum angled in space?
Laterally, inferiorly, and anteriorly
Name the three joints that make up the pelvic girdle
Acetabularfemoral
Sacroiliac
Pubis symphysis
What structure marks the widest point on the iliac crests?
Iliac Tubercle
What is another name for a hip pointer?
Iliac Crest Contusion
Contusion to the site or an avulsion of what muscles are involved usually with an iliac crest contusion?
Quadratus lumborum and or the abdominal muscles
T or F
The greater trochanters should be a little higher than the pubic tubercles
False
Should be level
What is a bucket handle fracture
When the superior and inferior pubic rami fractures with a separation or fracture of the contra-lateral SI joint
Sprung pelvis =?
Separation of the pubic symphysis and both SI joints
Straddle fracture =?
Bilateral superior pubic rami and ischiopubic fracture. usually resulting from a vertical compression trauma
Where are the most common areas of the pelvis for avulsion fractures?
ASIS
AIIS
Ischial Tuberosity
What muscle groups attach at the Symphysis?
Adductors
T or F
The Sartorius attaches to the Anterior inferior iliac spine
False
The anterior superior iliac spine
The Rectus femoris attaches to the AIIS
What muscle attaches to the lesser trochanter?
Iliopsoas
What ligament attaches at the fovea capitis
Ligamentum Teres
What is the inclination angle and what should it measure?
The angle between the femoral shaft and the neck
125-130 degrees but can vary with body types
What is the angle that the femoral neck makes with the acetabulum called?
Angle of anteversion
Normal = 8-15 degrees
What is an aka for femoral ante version?
Medial Femoral Torsion
T or F
Femoral ante version gives a toe out gait
False
Toe-in
How great does the angle between the femoral neck and the transcondylar axis have to be to be considered Femoral Anteversion
Greater than 15 degrees