JR 101 Hip Exam Questions with Correct
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Anteversion
Angled toward anterior
Femoral head
located at the proximal end of the femur. Covered with smooth cartilage and articulates with
the acetabulum of the pelvis as the "ball" part of the ball-and socket joint.
Femoral neck
Attaches to the head and shaft creating the angle of inclination or the femoral neck angle.
Most common location for hip fractures to occur, especially among the elderly.
Greater trochanter
Large bony prominence of the lateral side of the proximal femur. Major attachment point for
the abductor muscles, and crucial landmark for surgeons during surgery.
Lesser trochanter
Bony prominence on the medial, posterior aspect of the proximal femur, just distal to the
neck. Serves as the insertion site for the hip flexor muscles and as a landmark for femoral
neck resection.
Calcar femorale
Dense, supportive ridge of the bone just below the femoral neck. It helps transfer body
weight from the hip joint down the femur providing important structural strength, especially
during activities like standing and walking.
, Illium
Largest part of the hip bone and makes up the superior portion of the acetabulum. Top.
Pubis
Anteromedial part of the hip bone and contributes to the anterior part of the acetabulum.
Ischium
Faces the pubis and ilium to form the posteroinferior aspect.
Pediatric hips
High cartilage content, unfused growth plates and a lot of bright white.
Medially
Which way does the femoral head always point?
Iliac crest
Used as a donor site for bone grafting. Anatomic orientation and muscle attachments.
Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)
Crucial landmark for surgeons. Key attachment point for muscles and tendons; it is frequently
referenced for surgical planning and anatomic orientation.
Greater sciatic notch
Sciatic nerve runs along this landmark. Surgeons are generally more concerned with this area
during posterior hip replacement.
Ischial spine
Sciatic nerve runs along this, concerned with this area during posterior replacements.
Answers
Anteversion
Angled toward anterior
Femoral head
located at the proximal end of the femur. Covered with smooth cartilage and articulates with
the acetabulum of the pelvis as the "ball" part of the ball-and socket joint.
Femoral neck
Attaches to the head and shaft creating the angle of inclination or the femoral neck angle.
Most common location for hip fractures to occur, especially among the elderly.
Greater trochanter
Large bony prominence of the lateral side of the proximal femur. Major attachment point for
the abductor muscles, and crucial landmark for surgeons during surgery.
Lesser trochanter
Bony prominence on the medial, posterior aspect of the proximal femur, just distal to the
neck. Serves as the insertion site for the hip flexor muscles and as a landmark for femoral
neck resection.
Calcar femorale
Dense, supportive ridge of the bone just below the femoral neck. It helps transfer body
weight from the hip joint down the femur providing important structural strength, especially
during activities like standing and walking.
, Illium
Largest part of the hip bone and makes up the superior portion of the acetabulum. Top.
Pubis
Anteromedial part of the hip bone and contributes to the anterior part of the acetabulum.
Ischium
Faces the pubis and ilium to form the posteroinferior aspect.
Pediatric hips
High cartilage content, unfused growth plates and a lot of bright white.
Medially
Which way does the femoral head always point?
Iliac crest
Used as a donor site for bone grafting. Anatomic orientation and muscle attachments.
Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)
Crucial landmark for surgeons. Key attachment point for muscles and tendons; it is frequently
referenced for surgical planning and anatomic orientation.
Greater sciatic notch
Sciatic nerve runs along this landmark. Surgeons are generally more concerned with this area
during posterior hip replacement.
Ischial spine
Sciatic nerve runs along this, concerned with this area during posterior replacements.
