Arthrology: Hip Flashcards
1
Q
Hip joint type
A
ball and socket
2
Q
Flexion arthrokinematics
A
spin w/ posterior/inferior glide
3
Q
Extension arthrokinematics
A
spin w/ anterior/superior glide
4
Q
ER arthrokinematics
A
Anterior glide
5
Q
IR arthrokinematics
A
Posterior glide
6
Q
Stabilizers
A
Acetabulum
- labrum + lunate surface + transverse acetabular lig.
Labral seal
- protect cartilage through pressurization during WB
Fibrous joint capsule
7
Q
Angle of inclination
A
superior to inferior
Coxa vara
- long neck of femur
- smaller angle, deeper in socket
- genu valgum
Coxa valga
- short neck of femur
- larger angle, reduced coverage
- genu varum
8
Q
Angle of torsion
A
anterior to posterior
Anteversion
- larger angle
- toe-in
Retroversion
- smaller angle
- toe-out
9
Q
ADD arthrokinematics
A
superior glide
9
Q
ABD arthrokinematics
A
inferior glide
