10 Questions
Which ligament reinforces the anterior joint capsule and allows standing with minimal muscular effort?
Iliofemoral ligament
Which muscle group attaches at the lesser trochanter?
Iliopsoas group
Which nerve is part of the lumbar plexus?
Femoral nerve
Which artery is most important for the femoral head?
Medial femoral circumflex arteries
Which muscle is responsible for hip external rotation and is considered functionally intrinsic?
Piriformis
Which ligament is a conduit for the passage of an artery?
Ligamentum teres (fovea centralis)
Which muscle is responsible for hip external rotation and is considered functionally intrinsic?
Piriformis
Which nerve is part of the lumbar plexus?
Femoral nerve (L2-4)
Which artery is most important for the femoral head?
Medial femoral circumflex arteries
Which ligament reinforces the anterior joint capsule and allows standing with minimal muscular effort?
Iliofemoral ligament
Study Notes
Hip Joint Anatomy
- The iliofemoral ligament reinforces the anterior joint capsule and allows standing with minimal muscular effort.
- The iliopsoas muscle group attaches at the lesser trochanter.
- The femoral nerve and the obturator nerve are part of the lumbar plexus.
- The medial circumflex femoral artery is most important for the femoral head.
- The obturator externus muscle is responsible for hip external rotation and is considered functionally intrinsic.
- The obturator ligament is a conduit for the passage of the obturator artery.
Test your knowledge of pelvis and thigh anatomy with this quiz. Identify the seven bones that form the pelvis and learn about the ligaments and articulations that provide stability to the hip joint.
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