PT 711 Hip Biomechanics

Besides facing laterally, what other directions does the acetabulum face?

• Posterior and inferior

• anterior and inferior

• posterior and superior

• anterior and superior

Which of the following BEST defines Coxa Valga

• Increased angle of inclination

• Decreased angle of inclination

• Increased center edge angle

• Decreased center edge angle

Your patient's increased acetabular anteversion angle puts them at risk for what potential problem?

• Superior dislocation

• Inferior dislocation

• anterior dislocation

• posterior dislocation

A person with femoral retroversion will likely present with what compensatory posture in the lower extremity?

• Hip hiking during gait

• Gluteus Maximus gait

• Toeing in

• Toeing out

Which of the following is a function of the hip labrum?

• Increase the mechanical advantage of the iliopsoas

• Increase stability of the joint

• Increase mobilty of the joint

• Increase synovial fluid in the joint

What hip joint position results in the greatest tension in the three major hip ligaments?

• Abduction

• Adduction

• Extension

• Flexion

Which motion is most restricted in the capsular pattern of the hip?

• Internal rotation

• External Rotation

• Flexion

• Extension

What muscle group can function as flexors, extensors, and adductors at the hip?

• Gluteals

• Hamstrings

• External Rotators

• Adductors