Hip Joint Anatomy and Synovial Membrane Quiz

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Which nerve is responsible for supplying the quadratus femoris muscle?

Sciatic nerve

Obturator nerve

Femoral nerve

Nerve to the quadratus femoris (correct)

Which ligament limits the adduction movement of the hip joint?

Transverse ligament

Retinacular folds

Ligament of the head of the femur (correct)

Pubofemoral ligament

Which structure in the hip joint contains blood vessels that supply the head and neck of the femur?

Retinacular folds (correct)

Synovial membrane

Pad of fat in the acetabular fossa

Articular surfaces

Which nerve supplies the hip joint?

The femoral, obturator, and sciatic nerves Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in the hip joint covers the portion of the femoral neck that lies within the joint capsule?

Synovial membrane Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve innervates the Gluteus Maximus muscle?

Inferior gluteal nerve Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Gluteus Medius muscle?

Abduction and medial rotation of the thigh Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle originates from the anterior surface of the sacrum and the sacrotuberous ligament?

Piriformis Signup and view all the answers

Where does the Gluteus Maximus muscle insert?

Both b and c Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Obturator Internus muscle?

Lateral rotation of the thigh Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary action of the gemelli and quadratus femoris muscles?

Laterally rotate and abduct the thigh Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve supplies the superior gemellus muscle?

Nerve to obturator internus (L5-S1) Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the acetabular labrum?

It deepens the acetabular cavity to provide more stability to the hip joint Signup and view all the answers

Which ligament bridges the acetabular notch?

Transverse acetabular ligament Signup and view all the answers

Which nerve supplies the inferior gemellus muscle?

Quadratus femoris nerve (L4-S1) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Iliofemoral Ligament?

To limit extension during standing Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the Transverse Acetabular Ligament?

It converts the acetabular notch into a tunnel for blood vessels and nerves Signup and view all the answers

Which ligament limits extension and abduction of the hip joint?

Pubofemoral Ligament Signup and view all the answers

Which ligament of the hip joint is spiral-shaped?

Ischiofemoral Ligament Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the Ligament of Head of Femur?

To connect the femoral head to the acetabulum Signup and view all the answers

Which ligament limits medial rotation of the hip joint?

Ischiofemoral ligament Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle group is primarily responsible for hip flexion?

Iliopsoas, rectus femoris, sartorius, and adductor muscles Signup and view all the answers

Which muscles are primarily responsible for lateral rotation of the hip joint?

Piriformis, obturator internus and externus, superior and inferior gemelli Signup and view all the answers

Which muscle group is more powerful in the hip joint, flexors or extensors?

Extensors are more powerful Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the hip joint's rotational movements is correct?

Lateral rotators are more powerful than medial rotators Signup and view all the answers