Hip Joint - Exam 4

Question 1

hip joint type

Answer 1

synovial ball and socket joint

Question 2

hip joint location

Answer 2

between acetabulum and head of femur

Question 3

lunate surface

Answer 3

smooth hyaline cartilage
covers inside of acetabulum
articulates with head of femur
contains acetabular fossa

Question 4

acetabular fossa

Answer 4

in center filled with fat and connective tissue

Question 5

transverse acetabular ligament

Answer 5

bridges acetabular notch

Question 6

labrum

Answer 6

cartilage extending from acetabulum to deepen socket of joint
prone to tears, may require surgery

Question 7

ligament of had of femur

Answer 7

located in fovea of femur
not actually a ligament but synovial membrane with blood vessel

Question 8

fibrous capsule

Answer 8

iliofemoral, pubofemoral, ischofemoral
group action: prevent hyperextension while allowing flexion, prevents excessive abduction

Question 9

ischiofemoral ligament

Answer 9

weakest of the ligaments, prone to dislocation

Question 10

“breaking the hip”

Answer 10

generally means breaking neck of femur (weakest point in femur)

Question 11

the hip is stabilized by…

Answer 11

ligaments and muscles

Question 12

muscle stronger _______, ligaments more robust ________

Answer 12

posteriorly, anteriorly