Review Questions, Ortho Hip
Ortho Hip: Review Questions
1. The hip joint:
Is formed by the femur and the os coxae
Is a large synovial joint
Is designed to be strong at the expense of mobility
Is most stable in the extended position
All of the above
2. Which of the following statements concerning the hip joint is FALSE?
The ischiofemoral ligament reinforces the posterior aspect of the joint capsule
The tendon of the iliopsoas muscle acts to reinforce the anterior aspect of the joint capsule
The transverse acetabular ligament spans the notch located at the superior portion of the acetabular labrum
It receives some blood supply from a branch of the inferior gluteal artery
It receives some blood supply from a branch of the deep femoral artery
