The Hip Complex - Joints & Movements

2. Joints and movements (6-minutes): Identification of the relevant articulations, demonstration and description of available movements, planes of movement and expected ranges of movement. Follow-up questions may explore joint classification, properties, structure and function. "Tell me what you know about the joints and movements of the hip complex."

What are the three joints of the hip complex?

1. Femoroacetabular

2. Sacroiliac

3. Pubic Symphysis

What articulating surfaces make up the Femoroacetabular joint?

Head of Femur and Acetabular of Pelvis

What bones make up the Sacroiliac joint?

Sacrum and Ilium of the Pelvis

What bones make up the Pubic Symphysis joint?

Left Pubis of the Pelvis and Right Pubis of the Pelvis

What’s the classification of the Femoroacetabular joint?

Synovial Ball & Socket

What movements can be performed at the Femoroacetabular joint in the Sagittal plane?

Flexion and Extension

What movements can be performed at the Femoroacetabular joint in the Frontal plane?

Abduction and Adduction

What movements can be performed at the Femoroacetabular joint in the Transverse plane?

Medial Rotation and Lateral Rotation

(Also known as Internal Rotation and External Rotation)