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what kind of joint is the hip joint

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ball and socket synovial

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which joint connects the lower limb to the axial skeleton

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hip bone

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function of synovial fluid

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Acts as shock absorber and prevents friction

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what area of the acetabulum articulates with the head of the femur

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lunate surface (and acetabular labrum)

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what ligament is found at the inferior side of the acetabulum

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transverse acetabular ligament

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what does the ligament of the head of the femur attach to

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the fovea

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what is the labrum

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fibrocartilaginous ring that contains type 1 collagen. It deepens the socket of the acetabulum and helps with joint stability, allowing articulated surfaces to have larger surface area. Also acts a seal around the head of the femur, and equally distributes forces/loads.

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function of the fat pad in the hip joint

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better accommodates movement at the joint

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what is the hip joint surrounded by

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fibrous capsule.

The fibres form the zona orbicularis which helps prevent hip destruction and reinforce strength against stress.

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explain the fibre structure when the hip is extended

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the fibres become twisted to push the femoral head into the acetabulum

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explain the fibre structure when the hip is flexed

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the fibres untwist allowing for more mobility

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where do the capsular ligaments originate from

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the bony acetabular rim of the hip

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function of the capsular ligaments

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they surround the femur head and neck. They surround the joint capsule to restrain the motion in order to stabilise the bones and prevent damage

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describe the iliofemoral ligament

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crosses the anterior surface, y shaped, connects the ilium to the femur, the strongest ligament in the body,
acts as a reinforcement of the joint and prevents hyperextension of the joint in standing position

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describe the pubofemoral ligament

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connects the pubis to the femur, blends with the medial part of the IF ligament, prevents hyperabduction of the hip and facilitates adduction

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describe the ischiofemoral ligament

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crosses the posterior surface of the joint, connects ishea to the femur, weakest and thinnest of the 3 ligaments, helps to stabilise joint during extension.

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what ligament divides the greater and lesser sciatic foramen

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the sacrospinous ligamanet

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function of greater sciatic formaen

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allows passage of structures entering/leaving the pelvis, ie the sciatic nerve

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function of the lesser sciatic foramen

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allows passage of structures entering/leaving the perineum, ie the pudendal nerve

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what is the largest nerve of the body

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sciatic nerve

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where does the sciatic nerve originate

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lumbral sacral plexus

anterior rami of spinal nerves L4 to S3

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where does the sciatic nerve travel

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originates from lumbral sacral plexus then leaves the pelvis via the greater sciatic foramen. Then enters the gluteal region where it passes under the piriformis muscle before entering posterior compartment of the thigh

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what does the sciatic nerve divide into

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tibial nerve and the common fibular nerve

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safest region to perform an injection in the gluteal region

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into the gluteus medius or the upper region of gluteus maximus

place hand on lateral gluteus and have middle finger touching the tubercle of the iliac crest. Abduct fingers, the area between middle and index is best for injection

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what are the four superficial muscles of the gluteal region
tensor fascia latae gluteus maximus gluteus medius gluteus minimus
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what are the five deep muscles of the gluteal region
piriformis obturator internus superior and inferior gemelli quadratus femoris
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origin of tensor fascia latae
anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and the anterior aspect of the iliac crest
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insertion of tensor fascia latae
iliotibial tract, which inserts into the lateral condyle of the tibia
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functions of the tensor fascia latae
medially rotates the thigh (at the hip joint) abducts the thigh (at the hip joint)
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innervation of the tensor fascia latae
superior gluteal nerve (L5, S1)
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origin of the gluteus maximus
ilium posterior to posterior gluteal line, dorsal surface of sacrum and coccyx, sacrotuberous ligament
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insertion of the gluteus maximus
radiates into iliotibial tract and gluteal tuberosity (of the femur)
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functions of the gluteus maximus
-extends the thigh (at the hip joint) - especially from flexed position -assists in lateral rotation of the thigh (at the hip joint) -steadies the thigh and assists in rising from the sitting position
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innervation of the gluteus maximus
inferior gluteal nerve (L5, S1, S2)
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origin of gluteus medius
external surface of ilium between anterior and posterior gluteal lines
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insertion of gluteus medius
lateral surface of greater trochanter of the femur
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functions of gluteus medius
medially rotates the thigh (at the hip joint) abducts the thigh (at the hip joint)
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origin of the gluteus minimus
gluteal area of the ilium
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insertion of the gluteus minimus
anterior surface of greater trochanter of the femur
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functions of gluteus minimus
(same as gluteus medius, but weaker abductor) medially rotates the thigh (at the hip joint) abducts the thigh (at the hip joint)
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innervation of the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus
superior gluteal nerve (L5, S1)
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origin of the piriformis
anterior surface of sacrum and sacrotuberous ligament
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insertion of the piriformis
superior border of greater trochanter of femur
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functions of piriformis
laterally rotates the extended thigh abducts when thigh is flexed steadies femoral head in acetabulum
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innervation of piriformis
nerve to piriformis (anterior rami of S1-S2)
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origin of obturator internus
pubis and ischium at obturator foramen
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insertion of obturator internus
medial surface of greater trochanter (trochanteric fossa) of femur
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functions of obturator internus
laterally rotates the extended thigh abducts when thigh is flexed steadies femoral head in the acetabulum
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innervation of obturator internus
nerve to obturator internus (L5-S1)
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origin of the superior gemellus
ischial spine
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insertion of the superior gemelli
medial surface of greater trochanter of femur
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innervation of superior gemelli
nerve to obturator internus (L5-S1)
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origin of inferior gemelli
ischial tuberosity
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insertion of inferior gemelli
medial surface of the greater trochanter of femur
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innervation of the inferior gemelli
nerve to quadratus femoris (L5-S1)
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Functions of both superior and inferior gemelli
laterally rotates the extended thigh abducts when thigh is flexed steadies femoral head in acetabulum
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where do the hamstring (ischiocrural) muscles originate from
ischial tuberosity (exceptt short head biceps femoris and so not a true hamstring)
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what are the 4 muscles of the posterior thigh
long head biceps femoris short head biceps femoris semitendinosus semimembranosus
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origin of the long head biceps femoris
ischial tuberosity (true hamstring)
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origin of the short head biceps femoris
linea aspera and lateral supracondylar line of femur (not a true hamstring)
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insertion of the biceps femoris
lateral side of head of fibula
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functions of the biceps femoris
flexes the leg and rotates it laterally when knee is flexed extends the thigh (at hip joint)
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innervation of the long head biceps femoris
tibial division of sciatic nerve (L5, S1, S2)
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innervation of the short head biceps femoris
common fibular division of sciatic nerve (L5, S1, S2)
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origin of the semitendinosus muscle
ischial tuberosity (true hamstring)
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insertion of the semitendinosus muscle
medial surface of proximal tibia (pes anserinus superficialis)
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function of semitendinosus muscle
extends the thigh (at hip joint) flexes the leg (at knee joint) medially rotates the leg when knee is flexed
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innervation of the semitendinosus muscle
tibial division of sciatic nerve (L5, S1, S2)
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what is pes anserinus
common insertion of sartorius, gracilis and semitendinosus muscles medial aspect of tibial tuberosity means "goose's foot"
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origin of semimembranosus muscle
ischial tuberosity (true hamstring)
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insertion of semimembranosus muscle
posterior part of medial condyle of tibia
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functions of semimembranosus muscle
extends the thigh (at the hip joint) flexes the leg (at the knee joint) medially rotates the leg when the knee is flexed
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innervation of the semimembranosus muscle
tibial division of sciatic nerve 9L5, S1, S2)
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who most commonly have femoral fractures
over 60yo (due to osteoporosis normally) especially in women^ if under 40, usually due to high energy impact
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what can fractures to the femoral neck result in
damage to the medial circumflex artery (one of the retinacular arteries = supply blood to head of femur)
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what most commonly causes femoral dislocation
car accidents impact forcing head of femur posteriorly, this can damage sciatic nerve
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what does the sciatic nerve supply sensory wise
posterior thigh and sole of foot
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what does sciatic nerve supply motor wise
entire leg (lower leg, upper is thigh)
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when is femoral triangle most visible
when leg is flexed, abducted and laterally rotated
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what does the inguinal ligament connect
the ASIS to the pubic tubercle
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superior boundary of femoral triangle
inguinal ligament
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lateral border or femoral triangle
medial border of sartorius
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medial border of femoral triangle
medial border of adductor longus
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what forms the roof of the femoral triangle
fascia lata, cribriform fascia, subcutaneous tissue and skin
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what forms the floor of the femoral triangle
muscle lateral - iliopsoas medial - pectineus
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what is contained in the femoral triangle
femoral nerve and femoral sheath containing: femoral artery femoral vein femoral canal (lymphatics) NAVL (lateral to medial)
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describe the femoral nerve
largest branch of lumbar plexus anterior rami L2-L4 motor innervation to quadriceps and flexors of the hip
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describe the femoral artery
continuation of the external iliac artery main branches within the triangle: - profunda femoris artery - circumflex femoral arteries - obturator artery
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what is the femoral artery used for
to draw blood and point of entrance for catheterisation
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describe the femoral vein
continuation of the popliteal vein it ends posterior to the inguinal ligament -> external iliac vein joined by great saphenous vein at the femoral triangle
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what is the femoral vein used for
to draw blood and to perform right cardiac angiography
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What are the 5 Rs of fracture healing
Resuscitate ABC Reduce the fracture retain the reduction Reduce complications and respect the soft tissues Rehab
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Describe primary fracture healing
Direct, no callous, cutting core. Slow process Requires close reduction and rigidity.
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What are the four stages of secondary fracture healing
Haematoma Soft callus Hard callus Remodelling
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Describe osteoarthritis diagnosis
No imaging required - are 45 or over - have activity related joint pain - have either no morning joint stiffness or it doesn't last for longer than 30 mins
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treatments for osteoarthritis
- core treatments are therapeutic exercise and weight management - topical NSAIDs for knee OA - consider joint replacement - paracetamol or weak opioids for short term pain relief
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define osteoporosis
a progressive bone disease characterised by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone which leads to an increased risk of fragility fractures
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Define sarcopenia
progressive and generalised skeletal muscle disorder that is associated with increased likelihood of adverse outcomes including falls, fractures, physical disability and mortality
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what ligament forms part of the greater foramen
sacrospinous - runs from the ischial spine to the sacrum, thus creating the greater sciatic foramen through which lower limb neurovasculature (including the sciatic nerve) transcends.
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which ligament forms part of the lesser foramen
sacrotuberous - runs from the sacrum to the ischial tuberosity, forming the lesser sciatic foramen.
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What is the function of an adnexal structure in wound healing
Serve as a reservoir of epithelial cells to repopulate the wound
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In positive trendelenburg's sign, what nerve is damaged if when standing on the right leg, the left hip drops?
Right superior gluteal
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What muscle is the main flexor of the hip
Iliopsoas

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