The Hip Joint
The Hip Joint
The Hip Joint
The Acetabulum
The acetabulum is
formed by the
pubis, ischium and
ilium bones
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Iliofemoral ligament or
Pubofemoral ligament
ligament of Bigelow
It is attached to the
It is the strongest ligament superior ramus and
in the human body. obturator crest of the pubis
The apex is attached to the superiorly and to the base
lower half of the anterior of the lesser trochanter
inferior iliac spine . inferiorly.
The base is attached to the It is inferior to the
intertrochanteric line. iliofemoral ligament and
It is inverted Y or V shaped. reinforces the inferior part
One limb goes to the base of the hip joint capsule.
of the greater trochanter It also blends with the Healthfavo.com
and the other to the base of medial parts of the
the lesser trochanter. iliofemoral ligament
It limits extension at the hip
joint.
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Medial
Circumflex
Lateral
Circumflex
Obturator
Inferior gluteal
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Nerves Movements
The hip joint is the most mobile joint in the
Femoral (from nerve to rectus femoris)
lower limb.
Obturator (anterior division)
Sciatic (articular twigs) It is capable of flexion and extension,
Nerve to quadratus femoris abduction and adduction, medial and
lateral rotation and all of these in a circular
motion- circumduction
Pain arising in hip joint may be referred to the
knee.
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Tredlenburg test
is positive
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