Hip Review Quiz

The normal angle of the femoral head is ________ degrees anterior to the long  axis of the shaft of the femur and femoral condyles.

• 0-8

• 8-15

• 15-30

• 30-45

The strongest ligament of the hip which prevents hyperextension is called the:

• Ischiofemoral

• Pubofemoral

• Sacroiliac

• Iliofemoral

You notice your patient is walking with an antalgic gait. Particularly you notice that they have a shortened swing phase. Which muscle of the hip is primarily active during the swing phase?

• Iliopsoas

• Pectineus

• Rectus Femoris

• Adductor Longus

What arthrokinematic glide occurs with abduction of the hip joint?

• Posterior glide
• Anterior glide

• Superior glide
• Inferior glide

Which of the following is NOT part of the femoral triangle?

• Femoral vein

• Adductor brevis

• Femoral nerve

• Inguinal ligament

Which peripheral nerve primarily innervates the adductor muscles?

• Obturator

• Sciatic

• Femoral

• Inguinal

During the biomechanical exam of the hip, a client presents with a limitation of hip extension, medial rotation and both flexion/adduction and extension/abduction quadrants.  You suspect which of the following:

• Advanced OA

• Early OA

• Acetabular Impingement

• A labral tear

The following ligament contains a high proportion of type III mechanoreceptors which partially functions to provide inhibition of hip muscles:

• Iliofemoral Ligament

• Pubofemoral Ligament

• Ligamentum Teres

• Transverse Acetabular Ligament

Which of the following signs/symptoms would be indicative of RA vs OA in hip joint?

• Both hips affected symmetrically

• Morning stiffness <30 min

• Increased pain/stiffness after activity

• Absence of systemic features (prolonged fatigue, weight loss, flu symptoms)

Ms. Sharpe is a 68 year old female who came to your clinic complaining of anterior groin pain. She reports her pain gets worse getting up from a low chair, stairs, and walking up the stairs. What diagnosis is most likely, given her age?

• Legg- Calve-Perthes Disease

• Slipped capital femoral epiphysis

• Osteoarthritis

• Labrum tear