Gluteal Region Flashcards

1
Q

what is a pelvic fracture?

A

fracture of os coxae (ilium, ischium, pubis)

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2
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What is a hip pointer?

A

contusino of the iliac crest

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3
Q

what type of joint is the hip joint?

A

balla nd socket type of synovial joint

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4
Q

hip joint is a triaxial (multiaxial) joint; What does that mean?

A

axis for flexion/extension,
axis for abduction/adduction,
and axis for medial/lateral rotation

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