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What connects the pubis, ilium and ischium?
Which ligaments provide stability to the hip joint?
Describe the gluteus maximus in terms of:
-movement
-nerve
-spinal levels
Describe the gluteus medius in terms of:
-movement
-nerve
-spinal levels
Describe the gluteus minimus in terms of:
-movement
-nerve
-spinal levels
Describe the tensor fascia lata in terms of:
-movement
-nerve
-spinal levels
Describe the piriformis in terms of:
-movement
-nerve
Describe the obturator internus in terms of:
-movement
-nerve
Describe the gemelli (superior/inferior) in terms of:
-movement
-nerve
Describe the quadratus femoris in terms of:
-movement
-nerve
The adductors of the hip are arranged into 2 layers
What are they?
What muscles are in each?
Describe the psoas major in terms of:
-action
-nerve
Describe the psoas minor in terms of:
-action
-nerve
Describe the iliacus in terms of:
-action
-nerve
Describe the pectineus in terms of:
-action
-nerve
Describe the sartorius in terms of:
-action
-nerve
What are the various boundaries of the femoral triangle?
-superior
-lateral
-medial
-roof
-base
Describe the contents of the femoral triangle
What are the extensors in the hip?
Describe the semimembranosus and semitendinosus in terms of:
-action
-nerve
Describe the biceps femoris long/short head in terms of:
-action
-nerve
Why is the femoral artery important to cardiologists?
At which site is fracture of the hip most likely to occur?
What other consequences of a posterior hip dislocation can occur?
What is a waddling gait/positive Trendelenberg sign?
What happens in a 'pulled elbow'?
Why is it common in children?
Is an X-ray needed to diagnose a 'pulled elbow'?
What muscles are involved in pronation?
What is their innervation?
What muscles are involved in supination?
What is their innervation?
Describe the procedure used to repair a pulled elbow
What is a Pott's fracture?
What is a sprain?
Signs/symptoms?
Describe how a posterior hip dislocation occurs ie. in a RTC
Which nerve is vulnerable to damage?
Consequences if damaged?
Which bones are vulnerable to injury at the 'temple'?
Why is this life-threatening?
Which nerves may be affected by a fractured humerus?
What is a straddle injury of the pelvis?
What soft tissues are at risk from straddle injuries?
