Topik 9 Flashcards

1
Q

Hip

A

Articulation between head of femur and acetabulum of pelvis

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2
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Angle of inclination of femur

A

Angle in frontal plane

Causes change angle; acquired, congenital

Coxa vara- less than 125
Coxa valga- greater than 125

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3
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Torsion angle

A

Describe relative rotation between shaft and neck of femur

Normal anteversion=10-15
Excessive anteversion= greater
than 15
Retroversion= less than 15

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