Gluteal Region Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
what is a pelvic fracture?
A
fracture of os coxae (ilium, ischium, pubis)
2
Q
What is a hip pointer?
A
contusino of the iliac crest
3
Q
what type of joint is the hip joint?
A
balla nd socket type of synovial joint
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
