The Hip: Anatomy and Clinical Considerations

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to the hip joint, its anatomy, clinical scenarios, and associated musculature.

Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis (SCFE)

A condition where the growth plate at the top of the femur slips backward or inward.

Degenerative joint disease

A condition characterized by thinning cartilage, decreased load-bearing ability, and increased chance of cartilage abrasion.

Trendelenburg sign

A clinical indication of weakness in the gluteus medius muscle, causing the 'good' hip to drop.

Avascular necrosis

A condition that can occur if blood supply to the femoral head is interrupted.

Femoral neck fracture

A common injury, especially in elderly individuals, associated with falls.

Intramuscular Injection

A method for administering medication into the muscles, safest in the superior-lateral quadrant of the gluteus.

Piriformis syndrome

A condition resulting from compression of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle, causing pain and numbness.

Isometric contraction

A type of muscle contraction where the muscle maintains the same length while generating force.

Lateral rotators of hip

Muscles including Piriformis, Superior gemellus, and others, responsible for laterally rotating the femur.

Medial circumflex femoral artery

An artery providing blood supply to the head of the femur and surrounding structures.

Anterior dislocation of hip

A dislocation where the limb appears lengthened; less common than posterior dislocation.

Concentric contraction

A type of muscle contraction where the muscle shortens as it generates force.

Hip prosthesis

A surgical intervention that involves the removal of injured femoral head and insertion of a prosthetic joint.

Sciatica

Severe pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, usually associated with nerve compression.

Eccentric contraction

A type of muscle contraction where the muscle lengthens while under tension, often used for deceleration.

Gluteal muscles

Muscles located in the gluteal region, including gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus, essential for hip movement.