Hip Joint quiz

results in greater distance or more speed to the kick

What does pelvic rotation help to increase in kicking?

tensor fascia lata (TFL)

What muscle is important in helping direct the leg forward so the foot is placed straightforward in walking and running?

sitting in crossed-legged position, flexes the hip, flexes the knee, and externally rotates the hip

What three movements is the sartorius involved in that gives it the name the "tailor's" muscle?

bony architecture strong ligaments large supportive muscles

Why is the structure of the hip joint relatively stable?

- acetabular femoral joint (enarthrodial: ball and socket) - symphysis pubis (amphiarthrodial) - sacroiliac joint (amphiarthrodial)

Know joints involved/type

right hip left hip lumbar spine

At which three other joints does movement occur during pelvic rotation?

origin of hamstrings : ischial tuberosity insertion of quad: patella

Bony landmarks - origin of hamstrings/insertion of quadriceps

piriformis

In which tight muscle does compression of the sciatic nerve sometimes occur?

rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus intermedius, vastus lateralis, sartorius

anterior compartment

adductor brevis, adductor longus, adductor magnus, pectineus, gracilis

medial compartment

biceps femoris, semitendinosus, semimembranosus

posterior compartment