EXSS 288 Final Questions With Solutions!

Ilium - ANSWERS- forms upper 2/5 of acetabulum - covers top part of glenoid fossa (top part of socket where femur sits) - ASIS-sartorius - AIIS-Rectus femoris - PSIS-level of S2 - PIIS - iliac crest - greater sciatic notch (sciatic nerve runs through this) Ischium - ANSWERS- forms posterior 2/5 of acetabulum - ischial tuberosity Pubis - ANSWERS- forms anterior 1/5 of acetabulum - pubic symphysis: joining two sides of pelvis Ischial tuberosity - ANSWERS- weight bearing when sitting - attachment of hamstring muscles - located at bottom of ischium Femur - ANSWERS- head: directed medially, superiorly, and slightly anteriorly to fit into acetabulum - fovea capitis: attachment for ligament and artery to head of femur; ligament holds femur into socket Sacrum - ANSWERS- fusion of 4-5 vertebrae - portal for sacral plexus - terminates at coccyx Acetabular (Hip) Joint - ANSWERS- ball and socket joint = very stable - fibrous capsule: encloses head of most of the neck of femur - purpose of capsule: cushions, supports, and holds everything into joint Anterior hip and thigh muscles - ANSWERS- iliacus: inside ilium - psoas major - rectus femoris: one of quad muscles - sartorius: curls around front of leg and responsible for motion needed to lift ankle and place on knee Lateral hip and thigh muscles - ANSWERS- tensor fascia latae - gluteus medius - gluteus minimus - all come into IT band - IT band supports almost entire outside of leg - re