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What anatomical feature primarily contributes to the stability of the hip joint?
What anatomical feature primarily contributes to the stability of the hip joint?
- The shallow nature of the acetabulum
- The round shape of the femur head
- The fibrocartilaginous acetabular labrum (correct)
- The ligaments surrounding the glenohumeral joint
How does the mobility of the hip joint compare to that of the glenohumeral joint?
How does the mobility of the hip joint compare to that of the glenohumeral joint?
- It is more mobile than the glenohumeral joint.
- It is equally as mobile as the glenohumeral joint.
- It is less mobile than the glenohumeral joint. (correct)
- Its mobility cannot be determined.
What is the primary reason for the hip joint's increased stability compared to the glenohumeral joint?
What is the primary reason for the hip joint's increased stability compared to the glenohumeral joint?
- It is located further from the body's center of gravity.
- It has a deeper bony architecture. (correct)
- It allows for more rotational movement.
- It supports weight with less surface area.
Which statement accurately describes the relationship of the hip joint to body weight?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship of the hip joint to body weight?
What is a key structural difference between the hip joint and the glenohumeral joint?
What is a key structural difference between the hip joint and the glenohumeral joint?
What is the primary role of the ligamentum teres in the hip joint?
What is the primary role of the ligamentum teres in the hip joint?
Which of the following movements is NOT associated with the hip joint?
Which of the following movements is NOT associated with the hip joint?
A fracture of the femoral neck could potentially result in which of the following outcomes?
A fracture of the femoral neck could potentially result in which of the following outcomes?
Which characteristic is most associated with the structural stability of the hip joint?
Which characteristic is most associated with the structural stability of the hip joint?
What distinguishes intertrochanteric fractures from subcapital fractures of the femoral neck?
What distinguishes intertrochanteric fractures from subcapital fractures of the femoral neck?
Which characteristic describes the primary function of the knee joint?
Which characteristic describes the primary function of the knee joint?
Which two joints form the knee joint complex?
Which two joints form the knee joint complex?
What is the largest diarthrosis joint in the human body?
What is the largest diarthrosis joint in the human body?
Which ligament is NOT involved in the structure of the knee joint?
Which ligament is NOT involved in the structure of the knee joint?
During flexion, what additional movement can the knee joint perform?
During flexion, what additional movement can the knee joint perform?
Which muscle heads are identified in the structure of the knee joint?
Which muscle heads are identified in the structure of the knee joint?
Which component is NOT part of the articular capsule surrounding the knee joint?
Which component is NOT part of the articular capsule surrounding the knee joint?
What is the primary function of the articular capsule in the hip joint?
What is the primary function of the articular capsule in the hip joint?
Which of the following ligaments is primarily responsible for reinforcing the anterior region of the hip joint?
Which of the following ligaments is primarily responsible for reinforcing the anterior region of the hip joint?
When the hip joint is in the extended position, which of the following statements is true regarding its stability?
When the hip joint is in the extended position, which of the following statements is true regarding its stability?
What role do the retinacular fibers play in the hip joint?
What role do the retinacular fibers play in the hip joint?
Which statement accurately describes the ligamentum teres in relation to the hip joint?
Which statement accurately describes the ligamentum teres in relation to the hip joint?
What best describes the coverage of the knee joint by the articular capsule?
What best describes the coverage of the knee joint by the articular capsule?
What role do the collateral ligaments serve in the knee joint?
What role do the collateral ligaments serve in the knee joint?
Which ligament is responsible for preventing hyperabduction of the leg at the knee joint?
Which ligament is responsible for preventing hyperabduction of the leg at the knee joint?
What is the primary function of the menisci in the knee joint?
What is the primary function of the menisci in the knee joint?
How does the tibial collateral ligament relate to the medial meniscus?
How does the tibial collateral ligament relate to the medial meniscus?
In terms of anatomical structure, where is the patella located concerning the quadriceps femoris muscle tendon?
In terms of anatomical structure, where is the patella located concerning the quadriceps femoris muscle tendon?
What distinguishes the fibular collateral ligament from the tibial collateral ligament?
What distinguishes the fibular collateral ligament from the tibial collateral ligament?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the capsule surrounding the knee joint?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the capsule surrounding the knee joint?
What primary function does the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) serve in the knee joint?
What primary function does the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) serve in the knee joint?
Which statement accurately describes the Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)?
Which statement accurately describes the Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)?
How does bipedal locomotion affect the positioning of the ACL at full extension of the knee?
How does bipedal locomotion affect the positioning of the ACL at full extension of the knee?
Which muscle is responsible for unlocking the knee joint during flexion?
Which muscle is responsible for unlocking the knee joint during flexion?
In what position does the PCL primarily prevent hyperflexion of the leg?
In what position does the PCL primarily prevent hyperflexion of the leg?
What role does the menisci play during bipedal locomotion?
What role does the menisci play during bipedal locomotion?
Which of the following best describes the orientation of the cruciate ligaments in the knee joint?
Which of the following best describes the orientation of the cruciate ligaments in the knee joint?
What might be a misconception about the term 'locking the knee'?
What might be a misconception about the term 'locking the knee'?
Which action is primarily prevented by the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) when the knee is extended?
Which action is primarily prevented by the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) when the knee is extended?
