Hip Anatomy | Fundamental

Femoral Head

The proximal end of the femur, articulating with the acetabulum to form the hip joint.

Gluteus Minimus

abduction of femur internal rotation of femur

What functions to deepen the acetabulum?

acetabular labrum

transverse acetabular ligament

bridges a gap in the inferior margin of the acetabular labrum

What helps to minimize friction?

cartilage

Ligament Teres function and location

connects the femoral head to the acetabulum provides blood supply to femoral head important for stability

Gluteus Maximus

extend and laterally rotate hip helps with stability

What is considered the rotator cuff of the hip?

gluteus medius

Acetabulum

large socket in the pelvic bone for the head of the femur

Which gluteus helps with the abduction of the femur?

minimus

Gluteus Medius

primary move of abduction the 'rotator cuff' of the hip

Articular Cartilage function in the hip joint

produces resilient surface minimizes friction

Acetabular Labrum

rim of fibrocartilage that enhances depth of socket

Function of Acetabular Labrum

stabilizes the hip deepens the socket of the acetabulum seal synovial fluid with the articular space distributes load evenly across acetabulum

Femoral Neck

the narrow area just below the head of the femur

Greater Trochanter

A bony prominence on the proximal lateral side of the thigh, just below the hip joint.

Match the butt muscle with the function 1. helps with femur abduction 2. primary move of abduction 3. extend and laterally rotate hip joint

1. minmus 2. medius 3. maximus