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What is the name of the ligament that is attached to the head of the femur?
What is the name of the ligament that is attached to the head of the femur?
- Ligamentum inguinale
- Ligamentum nuchae
- Ligamentum teres (correct)
- Ligamentum flavum
What is the name of the bony landmark that is palpable and located superiorly and laterally to the femoral shaft?
What is the name of the bony landmark that is palpable and located superiorly and laterally to the femoral shaft?
- Greater trochanter (correct)
- Intertrochanteric crest
- Lesser trochanter
- Fovea capitis
What is the average angle of the neck to the shaft of the femur in an adult?
What is the average angle of the neck to the shaft of the femur in an adult?
- 140°
- 115°
- 125° (correct)
- 110°
What is the name of the important hip joint involved in this chapter?
What is the name of the important hip joint involved in this chapter?
What is the name of the joint that connects the pelvic girdle bones?
What is the name of the joint that connects the pelvic girdle bones?
Flashcards
Ligamentum teres
Ligamentum teres
A ligament that connects the head of the femur to the acetabulum.
Greater trochanter
Greater trochanter
A palpable bony landmark located superiorly and laterally to the femoral shaft.
Femoral neck angle
Femoral neck angle
The typical angle between the femoral neck and shaft in adults.
Hip joint
Hip joint
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Sacroiliac Joint
Sacroiliac Joint
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Study Notes
Ligaments and Joints
- The ligament attached to the head of the femur is called the ligamentum teres.
- An important bony landmark located superiorly and laterally to the femoral shaft is the greater trochanter.
Angles and Measurements
- The average angle between the neck and the shaft of the femur in adults is approximately 125 degrees.
Hip and Pelvic Joints
- The key hip joint discussed is the hip joint (acetabulofemoral joint), crucial for mobility and stability.
- The joint that connects the bones of the pelvic girdle is known as the sacroiliac joint.
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