Quiz on the Hip Complex

Which angle measures the inferior tilt of the acetabulum?

• Center edge angle

• Angle of torsion

• Angle of inclination

• Angle of anteversion

What is coxa valga?

• A type of hip joint dislocation

• A normal angle of inclination

• A decrease in the angle of torsion

• A pathologic increase in the angle of inclination

Which ligament is considered the strongest of the hip joint ligaments?

• Transverse acetabular ligament

• Ischiofemoral ligament

• Pubofemoral ligament

• Iliofemoral ligament

What is the typical range of hip flexion when the knee is flexed?

• 180 degrees

• 150 degrees

• 120 degrees

• 90 degrees

What happens during anterior pelvic tilt?

• The femur rotates laterally

• The hip joint extends

• The hip joint flexes

• The pelvis moves posteriorly

What is the maximum range of motion for the left foot when a person is lying on their right side?

• 45 degrees

• 30 degrees

• 90 degrees

• 60 degrees

What percentage of the total range of a passive straight leg raise is contributed by pelvic rotation?

• 50% to 60%

• 70% to 80%

• 30% to 46%

• 10% to 20%

In a closed-chain function, what must be fixed for the hips to be in a closed chain while standing?

• The knees

• The head and feet

• The shoulders

• The lumbar spine

Which muscle is primarily responsible for hip flexion?

• Gluteus maximus

• Sartorius

• Iliopsoas

• Adductor longus

What happens to the hip joint compression when a person uses a cane ipsilaterally?

• It increases significantly

• It doubles

• It decreases significantly

• It remains unchanged