Hip Joint Anatomy and Function Quiz
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Which muscle primarily assists in stabilizing the pelvis when the ipsilateral limb is weight-bearing?

  • Gluteus maximus
  • Gluteus medius (correct)
  • Tensor of fascia lata
  • Gluteus minimus (correct)

    • Which of the following muscles is involved in the extension of the hip joint from a flexed position?

  • Tensor of fascia lata
  • Gluteus maximus (correct)
  • Obturator internus
  • Gluteus medius

    • What is the primary insertion point for the gluteus maximus muscle?

  • Lateral surface of the greater trochanter of the femur
  • Lateral condyle of the tibia
  • Iliotibial tract and gluteal tuberosity (correct)
  • Anterior surface of the greater trochanter

    • Which muscle is primarily responsible for abduction and medial rotation of the hip joint?

    <p>Gluteus minimus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following muscles is NOT part of the deep layer of gluteal muscles?

    <p>Tensor of fascia lata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the insertion point of the ischiofemoral ligament?

    <p>Inner surface of the greater trochanter anterior to the trochanteric fossa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament becomes tense during hip adduction?

    <p>Iliofemoral ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the ligaments behave during hip flexion?

    <p>All ligaments are relaxed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During medial rotation of the hip, which ligament tenses while others relax?

    <p>Ischiofemoral ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do the ligaments play during hip extension?

    <p>All ligaments become tense as they wrap around the femoral neck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle of the anterior thigh originates from the iliac crest and iliac fossa?

    <p>Iliacus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the quadriceps femoris group?

    <p>Extension of the leg at the knee joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following muscles contributes to lateral rotation of the thigh?

    <p>Obturator externus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is responsible for flexing the thigh and laterally rotating it at the hip joint?

    <p>Sartorius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The psoas major muscle inserts at which anatomical location?

    <p>Lesser trochanter of femur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement correctly describes the adductor magnus muscle?

    <p>Has both adductor and hamstring parts with different functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary action of the rectus femoris in addition to its main function?

    <p>Stabilizes the hip joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle primarily functions to flex the trunk and provide ipsilateral flexion?

    <p>Psoas minor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The gracilis muscle primarily performs which of the following actions?

    <p>Adduct the hip and flex the leg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle originates from the body and inferior ramus of the pubis?

    <p>Adductor longus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle includes fibers that act as an antagonist to the iliacus in hip flexion?

    <p>Gluteus maximus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The vastus medialis is primarily responsible for which action?

    <p>Extension of the leg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about the iliopsoas group is incorrect?

    <p>It is involved in adduction of the thigh.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the ligaments during hip extension?

    <p>All ligaments become stiff as they wind around the femoral neck.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the ischiofemoral ligament during medial rotation of the hip?

    <p>It becomes tense while the anterior ligaments are relaxed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament is primarily responsible for tension during hip adduction?

    <p>Iliofemoral ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during lateral rotation of the hip in terms of ligament tension?

    <p>Anterior ligaments become tense as the trochanteric line moves away from the acetabular rim.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the erect position, how do the ligaments of the hip behave?

    <p>They are under moderate tension.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle primarily assists in medial rotation of the hip joint?

    <p>Tensor of fascia lata</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following muscles originates from the iliotibial tract?

    <p>Gluteus maximus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus?

    <p>They both stabilize the pelvis when the limb is weight-bearing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is primarily responsible for hip extension when starting from a seated position?

    <p>Gluteus maximus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action is NOT associated with the gluteus minimus?

    <p>Lateral rotation of the hip joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following muscles is primarily responsible for flexing and laterally rotating the thigh at the hip joint?

    <p>Sartorius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle acts as a weak extensor of the thigh due to its hamstring part?

    <p>Adductor magnus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle of the anterior thigh stabilizes the hip joint while aiding in hip flexion?

    <p>Rectus femoris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the gracilis muscle?

    <p>Adducts and flexes the hip</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following muscles originates from the iliac crest and helps in stabilizing the trunk?

    <p>Iliacus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the quadriceps femoris muscle group?

    <p>Extends the leg at the knee joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle has a function that includes lateral rotation of the hip?

    <p>Obturator externus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding the iliopsoas group?

    <p>Provides trunk flexion and stabilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle in the medial compartment assists in flexing the thigh to some extent?

    <p>Adductor brevis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary action of the vastus lateralis muscle?

    <p>Extends the leg at the knee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following actions is performed by the iliopsoas group?

    <p>Flexion of the thigh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is involved in weakly flexing and adducting the hip?

    <p>Adductor longus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does the gluteus maximus play in the movements of the hip?

    <p>Extensor and lateral rotator of the thigh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the lesser trochanter of the femur?

    <p>Insertion point for Psoas major and Iliacus tendons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the angle formed between the femoral neck and shaft in adults?

    <p>120° to 125°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical structure primarily contributes to the vascular supply of the femoral head?

    <p>Ligamentum teres</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of fibers comprise the hip capsule?

    <p>Longitudinal and circular fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where is the iliofemoral ligament attached?

    <p>Lower part of the antero-inferior iliac spine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic distinguishes the greater trochanter?

    <p>Provides leverage for abductors and rotators of the thigh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the ligaments attached to the hip joint?

    <p>Stabilize the joint and support the joint capsule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligament becomes tense primarily during hip adduction?

    <p>Pubofemoral ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical feature serves as a site where the neck and shaft of the femur join?

    <p>Intertrochanteric line</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do the longitudinal and circular fibers of the hip capsule contribute to its function?

    <p>They resist excessive movements and stabilize the joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the hip bone contributes to the superior aspect of the acetabulum?

    <p>Ilium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the iliac fossa on the ilium?

    <p>Muscle attachment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature of the ischium contributes to the formation of the acetabulum?

    <p>Body of the ischium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What articulates with the fovea of the femur's head?

    <p>Ligament of the head</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is NOT part of the hip bone?

    <p>Sternum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure marks the superior end of the greater sciatic notch on the ilium?

    <p>Posterior inferior iliac spine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of the acetabular labrum?

    <p>Fibrocartilaginous ring</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which anatomical position does the acetabulum primarily direct?

    <p>Laterally, inferiorly, and anteriorly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The pubic crest provides attachment for which type of muscles?

    <p>Abdominal muscles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following structures forms the inferomedial boundary of the obturator foramen?

    <p>Ramus of the ischium</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What feature is described as the rough bony projection at the junction of the ischium's body and ramus?

    <p>Ischial tuberosity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the approximate length of the femur in relation to a person's height?

    <p>One-quarter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the femur supports the head and connects to the shaft?

    <p>Neck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the form of the head of the femur in terms of its surface?

    <p>Spherical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of the gluteal region muscles?

    <p>They stabilize the hip joint and laterally rotate the femur.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many degrees of freedom does the hip joint have?

    <p>3 degrees of freedom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What limits the range of hip flexion when the knee is extended?

    <p>Passive tension in the hip ligaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of a knee being flexed on hip extension?

    <p>Decreases the range of hip extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during hip abduction in practical terms?

    <p>One hip abduction results in abduction at the other hip.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle is considered a lateral rotator of the hip joint?

    <p>Piriformis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement about hip extension is correct?

    <p>It increases the angle between the femur and pelvis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which muscle originates from the ischial tuberosity and is involved in flexing the leg?

    <p>Semimembranosus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main limitation of hip abduction?

    <p>Impact of the femoral neck on the acetabular rim</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which range is typical for lateral rotation of the hip when the knee is fully extended?

    <p>60° to 80°</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during medial rotation of the hip?

    <p>The thigh moves closer to the midline.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions does NOT affect hip flexion range?

    <p>Weight of the body</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What anatomical position is associated with maximum hip abduction?

    <p>When the thighs form a right angle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What affects the role of lateral and medial rotation at the hip joint?

    <p>The angle of anteversion of the femoral neck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Lower Limb 1

    • The skeleton of the lower limb is divided into two functional components: the pelvic girdle and the bones of the free lower limbs.
    • The pelvic girdle attaches the free lower limb to the axial skeleton.
    • It consists of paired hip bones, connected in front at the pubic symphysis and behind by the sacrum.
    • The mature hip bone is formed by the fusion of three primary bones: ilium, ischium, and pubis.

    Ilium

    • The ilium forms the largest part of the hip bone and contributes the superior part of the acetabulum.
    • It has a thick medial portion for weight bearing (the body) and a thin, wing-like, posterolateral portion, the ala, which provides broad surfaces for muscle attachment.
    • The body of the ilium forms the acetabulum.
    • Anteriorly, the ilium has anterior superior and anterior inferior iliac spines, providing attachment for ligaments and tendons.
    • The iliac crest, a long curved and thickened superior border of the ala, extends posteriorly, terminating at the posterior superior iliac spine.
    • The posterior inferior iliac spine marks the superior end of the greater sciatic notch.
    • Medially, each ala has a large, smooth depression, the iliac fossa, providing proximal attachment for the iliacus muscle.

    Ischium

    • The ischium forms the posteroinferior part of the hip bone.
    • The superior part of the body of the ischium fuses with the pubis and ilium, forming the posteroinferior aspect of the acetabulum.
    • The ramus of the ischium, together with the inferior ramus of the pubis, forms the ischiopubic ramus, which constitutes the inferomedial boundary of the obturator foramen.
    • The posterior border of the ischium forms the inferior margin of the greater sciatic notch.
    • The rough bony projection at the junction of the inferior end of the body of the ischium and its ramus is the large ischial tuberosity.

    Pubis

    • The pubis forms the anteromedial part of the hip bone; it contributes the anterior part of the acetabulum.
    • It provides proximal attachment for muscles of the medial thigh.
    • The pubis is divided into a flattened medial body and superior and inferior rami projecting laterally from the body.
    • Medially, the symphysial surface of the pubis articulates with the corresponding contralateral pubis, forming the pubic symphysis.
    • The anterosuperior border of the united bodies and symphysis forms the pubic crest, providing attachment for abdominal muscles.
    • Small projections at the lateral ends of this crest, the pubic tubercles, are important landmarks of the inguinal regions.
    • The tubercles provide attachment for the main part of the inguinal ligament, enabling indirect muscle attachment.
    • The posterior margin of the superior ramus of the pubis is a sharp raised edge, the pecten pubis, which forms part of the pelvic rim.

    The Hip: Acetabulum

    • The acetabulum is a large cup-shaped cavity or socket on the lateral side of the hip bone.
    • It articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint.
    • All three primary bones (ilium, ischium, and pubis) contribute to the formation of the acetabulum.
    • The margin of the acetabulum is incomplete at the acetabular notch, creating a fossa resembling a cup with a piece missing.
    • The rough depression in the floor of the acetabulum, extending superiorly from the acetabular notch, is the acetabular fossa.
    • The acetabular labrum is a fibrocartilaginous ring inserted into the acetabular rim; it deepens the acetabulum and fills the gap in the acetabular rim.
    • The acetabulum is directed laterally, inferiorly, and anteriorly.
    • The acetabular axis forms an angle of 30° to 40° with the horizontal plane.
    • The anterior orientation of the acetabulum is an angle of 15° to 20° with the frontal plane.

    The Hip: Femur

    • The femur is the longest and heaviest bone in the body.
    • It transmits body weight from the hip bone to the tibia when a person is standing.
    • Its length is approximately a quarter of the person's height.
    • The femur consists of a midshaft and two epiphyseal ends (superior/proximal and inferior/distal).
    • The superior (proximal) end consists of a head, neck, and two trochanters (greater and lesser).
    • The round head of the femur has a spherical form and is coated with articular cartilage except for a depression called the fovea.
    • The ligament of the head connects the head to the acetabulum.
    • The neck is trapezoidal, with the narrow end supporting the head and the broader base continuous with the shaft.
    • The greater trochanter is a large, irregular, quadrilateral eminence, directed laterally and slightly posteriorly.
    • The lesser trochanter is a conical eminence projecting from the lower and back part of the femur neck.
    • The greater trochanter provides attachment and leverage for abductors and rotators of the thigh.
    • The lesser trochanter gives insertion to the tendon of the psoas major and the iliacus.
    • The intertrochanteric line (or crest) indicates where the neck and shaft meet.
    • The axis of the femoral neck is obliquely set and runs superiorly, medially, and anteriorly.
    • In the adult, it forms an obtuse angle of 120-125° with the femoral shaft and an acute angle of 10° to 30° on the frontal plane
    • The femur head forms an angle of 120-125° with the midshaft.
    • Femoral neck anteversion is a degree of rotation.

    The Hip: Ligamentum Teres

    • The ligamentum teres (round ligament of the femur) is a flattened fibrous band.
    • Its apex is inserted into the antero-superior part of the fovea capitis femoris, and its base is attached by two bands, one either side of the acetabular notch.
    • The ligament plays a trivial mechanical role.
    • It contributes to the vascular supply of the femoral head.
    • The posterior branch of the obturator artery sends off a tiny branch, the artery of ligamentum teres.

    The Hip: The Hip Joint

    • The hip is a synovial (enarthrotic) joint formed by the acetabulum and the proximal epiphysis of the femur.
    • It is a very stable joint due to its configuration, the capsule, and the ligaments.

    The Hip: The Hip Capsule

    • The capsule is shaped like a cylindrical sleeve, running from the iliac bone to the upper end of the femur.
    • It is made up of two distinct fibers: longitudinal fibers and circular fibers.
    • Medially, the capsular ligament is inserted into the acetabular rim, the transverse ligament, and the peripheral surface of the labrum.
    • Laterally, the capsule is not inserted into the edges of the articular cartilage but at the base of the neck.
    • The capsule is strengthened by powerful ligaments (anterior and posteriorly).

    The Hip: The Hip Ligaments

    • Details of the iliofemoral ligament, pubofemoral ligament, and ischiofemoral ligament are provided
    • Role of the ligaments in flexion and extension
    • Role of the ligaments in lateral rotation and medial rotation
    • Role of the ligaments in adduction and abduction

    Muscles: Anterior Thigh Muscles

    • The flexors of the hip are listed (Psoas major, Psoas minor, Iliacus, Sartorius); and also the extensors of the knee, (Quadriceps femoris, Rectus femoris, Vastus lateralis, Vastus medialis, Vastus intermedius).
    • Detailed description of each muscle is provided.

    Muscles: Medial Thigh Muscles

    • The adductor group consists of the adductor longus, adductor brevis, adductor magnus, gracilis, and obturator externus.

    Muscles: Gluteal Region

    • Muscles of the gluteal region (superficial and deep layers) are described: Gluteus maximus, Gluteus medius, Gluteus minimus, Tensor fasciae latae (described individually, with origin, insertion points, and actions.

    Muscles: Posterior Thigh

    • Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus, and Biceps femoris are detailed, with their actions.

    Types and Degrees of Range of Motion (ROM)

    • Description of the hip joint (ball-and-socket), axes, degrees of freedom, and descriptions of the ranges of motion for each of the movements (flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, lateral rotation and medial rotation).

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