WorksheetsPT 711 Hip Biomechanics
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 4mins
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
