Hip primary structures

Question 1

The articular capsule is reinforced by these ligaments

Answer 1

• iliofemoral
• pubofemoral
• ischiofemoral

Question 2

femoral triangle borders

Answer 2

• inguinal ligament
• sartorius
• adductor longus

Question 3

What passes through the femoral triangle?

Answer 3

femoral vein
femoral artery
femoral nerve
lymph glands

Question 4

This structure is considered the strongest ligament in the body

Answer 4

iliofemoral ligament

Question 5

What does the iliofemoral ligament do?

Answer 5

prevents excessive hip extension

helps maintain upright posture

Question 6

The weakest of the 3 hip ligaments

Answer 6

ischiofemoral ligament

Question 7

This ligament provides a physical attachment of the femoral head to the inferior rim of the acetabulum. Blood and nerves travel with the ligament

provides only minimal stability to the hip

Answer 7

ligamentum teres

Question 8

function of pubofemoral ligament

Answer 8

• prevent excessive abduction

- limits hip extension