Hip, Groin, and Pelvis Anatomy

A description of the hip joint capsule would include...

• cartilage

• thick connective tissue surrounding the joint

• multiple ligaments supporting the joint

• attaches to growth plate

What is #1 identifying?

• Iliacus
• Gluteus Minimus
• Piriformis
• Psoas

What is this motion?

• Adduction
• Abduction

▪Origin: Lateral surface of the ilium

▪Action: Hip abduction, medial rotation

• Gluteus maximus

• Semimembranosus

• Gluteus medius

• Gluteus minimus

What muscle group is being tested here?

• Hip Extensors

• Hip Flexors

• Lateral Rotators

• Adductors

Number 6

• Anterior Inferior Iliac Spine

• Superior Ramus of Pubis

• Articular surface of pubis

• Posterior Superior Iliac Spine

• Lesser Sciatic Notch

What type of joint is the hip joint?

• Synovial

• Hinged

• Pivot

• Ball & socket

• Gluteus Maximus
• Hamstring
• Quadricep
• External Oblique

What muscle group is being tested?

• Hip flexors

• Hip extensors

• Adductors

• Abductors

What is this motion?

• Flexion
• Extension