Hip & Pelvis 2

Question 1

Close-packed position at the hip?

Answer 1

• Maximum extension
• Internal rotation
• Abduction

Question 2

Open-packed position at the hip?

Answer 2

• Slight flexion
• Abduction
• External rotation

Question 3

Hip flexors?

Answer 3

• Iliopsoas
• Pectineus
• Rectus Femoris
• Sartorius

Question 4

Iliopsoas?

Answer 4

PA: Psoas Major- Intervertebral discs, TP T12 to L5
Iliacus- Iliac fossa
DA: Lesser trochanter of the femur
Nerve Supply: Anterior Rami (L1-L3)
Action: Hip flexion

Question 5

Pectineus?

Answer 5

PA: Pectin pubis
DA: Oblique line just below lesser trochanter
Nerve Supply: Femoral nerve (L2-L3)

Question 6

Rectus Femoris?

Answer 6

PA: Long head- originates from the AIIS
Short head- originates from ilium just superior to acetabulum
DA: Quadriceps femoris tendon
Nerve Supply: Femoral nerve (L2-4)
Action: Hip flexion

Question 7

Sartorius?

Answer 7

PA: ASIS
DA: Inferomedial to tibial tuberosity
Nerve Supply: Femoral nerve (L2-L3)

Question 8

Hip extensors?

Answer 8

• Gluteus Maximus
• Bicep Femoris
• Semitendinosus
• Semimembranosus

Question 9

Gluteus Maximus?

Answer 9

PA: Posterior ilium, sacrum & coccyx
DA: Gluteal tuberosity of proximal femur
Nerve Supply: Inferior gluteal nerve (L5, S1, S2)

Question 10

Bicep Femoris?

Answer 10

PA: Long head- Ischial tuberosity
Short head- Linea aspera
DA: Head of fibula
Nerve Supply: Sciatic nerve (L5, S1, S2)

Question 11

Semitendinosus?

Answer 11

PA: Ischial tuberosity
DA: Medial surface of proximal tibia
Nerve Supply: Sciatic nerve (L5, S1, S2)

Question 12

Semimembranosus?

Answer 12

PA: Ischial tuberosity
DA: Posterior surface of medial tibial condyle
Nerve Supply: Sciatic nerve (L5, S1, S2)

Question 13

Hip abductors?

Answer 13

• Gluteus medius
• Gluteus Minimus
• Tensor Fascia Lata
• Piriformis

Question 14

Gluteus medius?

Answer 14

PA: External surface of ilium
DA: Greater Trochanter
Nerve Supply: Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1)

Question 15

Gluteus minimus?

Answer 15

PA: External surface of Ilium
DA: Greater trochanter
Nerve supply: Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1)

Question 16

Tensor Fascia Lata?

Answer 16

PA: Lateral aspect of crest of ilium
DA: Iliotibial tract of facia lata
Nerve supply: Superior gluteal nerve (L4, L5, S1)

Question 17

Piriformis?

Answer 17

PA: Anterior surface of sacrum
DA: Greater trochanter
Nerve supply: Branches from S1 and S2

Question 18

Deep lateral rotators?

Answer 18

• Obturator Internus
• Obturator Externus
• Gemellus Superior
• Gemellus Inferior
• Quadratus Femoris

Question 19

Hip adductors?

Answer 19

• Adductor Brevis
• Adductor Longus
• Adductor Magnus
• Gracilis

Question 20

Gracilis?

Answer 20

PA: Pubis ramus
DA: Medial Proximal tibia shaft
Nerve supply: Obturator nerve (L2, L3)

Question 21

Femoral triangle Borders ?

Answer 21

Base: Inguinal Ligament
Medial border: Adductor longus
Lateral border: Sartorius

Question 22

Femoral triangle contents?

Answer 22

From lateral to medial:
- Femoral nerve
- Femoral artery
- Femoral vein
- Lymphatic vessels

Question 23

Hip Adductors?

Answer 23

• Adductor Magnus - Adductor Part
• Adductor Magnus - Hamstring Part
• Adductor Brevis
• Adductor Longus
• Gracilis

Question 24

Adductor Magnus - Adductor Part?

Answer 24

PA: Ischiopubic ramus
DA: Posterior proximal femur, linea aspera, medial supracondylar line
Nerve Supply: Obturator nerve (L2, L3, L4)

Question 25

Adductor Magnus - Hamstring Part?

Answer 25

PA: Ischial tuberosity DA: Adductor tubercle and supracondylar line Nerve supply: Sciatic nerve (L4)

Question 26

Adductor Longus?

Answer 26

PA: External body of pubis DA: Middle one third linea aspera of femur Nerve supply: Obturator nerve (L2, L3, L4)

Question 27

Adductor Brevis?

Answer 27

PA: External surface of body of pubis and inferior pubic ramus DA: Posterior proximal femur and upper one third linea aspera Nerve supply: Obturator nerve (L2, L3)