Introduction to Hip Joint Biomechanics
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What is the main role of the hip joint in daily activities?

  • Supporting the weight of the arms
  • Bending, sitting, walking, and climbing (correct)
  • Flexion and extension of the knee joint
  • Stabilizing the trunk

Which angle describes how much the acetabulum covers the femoral head in a healthy hip?

  • 90 degrees
  • 25-40 degrees (correct)
  • 200-300 degrees
  • 50 degrees

What is the purpose of the labrum on the acetabular face?

  • Provide lubrication to the joint
  • Increase friction in the joint
  • Reduce range of motion
  • Increase surface area and stability of the joint (correct)

Which ligament is the strongest and reinforces the joint capsule of the hip?

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

What happens if there is a damaged capsule in the hip joint?

<p>Vascularization problem of head and neck (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the femoral neck in relation to the femoral head and shaft?

<p>Provides a lever arm for hip muscles (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In a healthy hip, what is the normal range of anteversion angle of the femur?

<p>15-20 degrees (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the acetabulum in the hip joint?

<p>Provides a concave joint surface (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the rotational angle between the femoral neck and shaft while in the horizontal plane called?

<p>Declination angle (Torsion) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which trabecular systems are organized to resist high forces within the femoral head?

<p>Medial compressive system and lateral tensile system (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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