Hip joint

This tutorial by Nicole from Kenhub explores the hip joint, a ball and socket synovial joint connecting the lower limb to the pelvic girdle. It covers the joint's anatomy, including the acetabulum and femur, and explains the role of hyaline cartilage. The video details the joint capsule and ligaments, such as the iliofemoral, pubofemoral, and ischiofemoral ligaments, which stabilize the joint. It also discusses the range of movements, blood supply from the circumflex femoral arteries, and innervation by various nerves. The tutorial concludes with an invitation to explore more resources on Kenhub.

What type of joint is the hip joint?

• Saddle joint

• Pivot joint

• Ball and socket joint

• Hinge joint

What is the role of the acetabular labrum?

• It reduces friction in the joint

• It deepens the acetabulum for stability

• It connects the femur to the tibia

• It provides blood supply to the joint

Which ligament is known as the strongest of the hip joint ligaments?

• Iliofemoral ligament

• Pubofemoral ligament

• Transverse acetabular ligament

• Ischiofemoral ligament

What is the function of the spiral arrangement of ligament fibers around the hip joint?

• To increase joint flexibility

• To allow hyperextension

• To prevent joint dislocation

• To stabilize the joint and reduce muscle energy

Which movement involves the leg moving laterally away from the body's midline?

• Abduction

• Flexion

• Adduction

• Extension

Which arteries primarily supply blood to the hip joint?

• Popliteal and tibial arteries

• Superior and inferior gluteal arteries

• Medial and lateral circumflex femoral arteries

• Femoral and obturator arteries

Which nerve provides anterior innervation to the hip joint?

• Superior gluteal nerve

• Obturator nerve

• Femoral nerve

• Sciatic nerve