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Hip joint anatomy test

Evaluate knowledge of hip joint anatomy. The test strictly evaluates muscle topography, blood supply, innervation, and ligamentous structures.

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1. Which of the following muscles is the primary flexor of the hip joint?

M. gluteus maximus

The iliopsoas muscle is the most powerful flexor of the hip joint.
M. iliopsoas

The iliopsoas muscle is the most powerful flexor of the hip joint.
M. biceps femoris

The iliopsoas muscle is the most powerful flexor of the hip joint.
M. quadratus femoris

The iliopsoas muscle is the most powerful flexor of the hip joint.
I find it difficult to answer

The iliopsoas muscle is the most powerful flexor of the hip joint.

2. Which artery passes through the thickness of the ligament of the femoral head?

Ramus acetabularis a. obturatoriae

The acetabular branch of the obturator artery passes through lig. capitis femoris and supplies the head of the femur in childhood.
A. circumflexa femoris medialis

The acetabular branch of the obturator artery passes through lig. capitis femoris and supplies the head of the femur in childhood.
A. glutea inferior

The acetabular branch of the obturator artery passes through lig. capitis femoris and supplies the head of the femur in childhood.
A. pudenda interna

The acetabular branch of the obturator artery passes through lig. capitis femoris and supplies the head of the femur in childhood.
I find it difficult to answer

The acetabular branch of the obturator artery passes through lig. capitis femoris and supplies the head of the femur in childhood.

3. Which nerve provides innervation to the medial part of the hip joint capsule?

N. ischiadicus

The obturator nerve innervates the medial group of thigh muscles and gives branches to the medial part of the hip joint capsule.
N. femoralis

The obturator nerve innervates the medial group of thigh muscles and gives branches to the medial part of the hip joint capsule.
N. obturatorius

The obturator nerve innervates the medial group of thigh muscles and gives branches to the medial part of the hip joint capsule.
N. gluteus superior

The obturator nerve innervates the medial group of thigh muscles and gives branches to the medial part of the hip joint capsule.
I find it difficult to answer

The obturator nerve innervates the medial group of thigh muscles and gives branches to the medial part of the hip joint capsule.

4. Which muscle extends the thigh at the hip joint?

M. pectineus

The gluteus maximus muscle is the main and most powerful extensor of the hip joint.
M. rectus femoris

The gluteus maximus muscle is the main and most powerful extensor of the hip joint.
M. gluteus maximus

The gluteus maximus muscle is the main and most powerful extensor of the hip joint.
M. sartorius

The gluteus maximus muscle is the main and most powerful extensor of the hip joint.
I find it difficult to answer

The gluteus maximus muscle is the main and most powerful extensor of the hip joint.

5. From which arterial basin does the medial artery circumflexing the femur originate?

A. iliaca externa

The medial artery circumflexing the femur is one of the main branches of the deep femoral artery.
A. profunda femoris

The medial artery circumflexing the femur is one of the main branches of the deep femoral artery.
A. obturatoria

The medial artery circumflexing the femur is one of the main branches of the deep femoral artery.
A. iliaca interna

The medial artery circumflexing the femur is one of the main branches of the deep femoral artery.
I find it difficult to answer

The medial artery circumflexing the femur is one of the main branches of the deep femoral artery.

6. Which muscle is the main supinator (external rotator) of the thigh?

M. gluteus minimus

The piriformis muscle, along with other pelvic muscles, is a powerful supinator of the thigh.
M. tensor fasciae latae

The piriformis muscle, along with other pelvic muscles, is a powerful supinator of the thigh.
M. piriformis

The piriformis muscle, along with other pelvic muscles, is a powerful supinator of the thigh.
M. semimembranosus

The piriformis muscle, along with other pelvic muscles, is a powerful supinator of the thigh.
I find it difficult to answer

The piriformis muscle, along with other pelvic muscles, is a powerful supinator of the thigh.

7. Which ligament of the hip joint is the strongest and inhibits extension?

Lig ischiofemorale

The iliofemoral ligament (Bertini's ligament) is the strongest in the human body, preventing excessive extension.
Lig pubofemorale

The iliofemoral ligament (Bertini's ligament) is the strongest in the human body, preventing excessive extension.
Lig capitis femoris

The iliofemoral ligament (Bertini's ligament) is the strongest in the human body, preventing excessive extension.
Lig iliofemorale

The iliofemoral ligament (Bertini's ligament) is the strongest in the human body, preventing excessive extension.
I find it difficult to answer

The iliofemoral ligament (Bertini's ligament) is the strongest in the human body, preventing excessive extension.

8. Which branches provide the main blood supply to the neck and head of the femur in adults?

Branches of the obturator artery

In adults, the main source of blood supply to the head and neck of the femur is the retinacular vessels from a. circumflexa femoris medialis.
Retinacular arteries from a. circumflex femoris medialis

In adults, the main source of blood supply to the head and neck of the femur is the retinacular vessels from a. circumflexa femoris medialis.
Branches of the inferior gluteal artery

In adults, the main source of blood supply to the head and neck of the femur is the retinacular vessels from a. circumflexa femoris medialis.
Perforating arteries

In adults, the main source of blood supply to the head and neck of the femur is the retinacular vessels from a. circumflexa femoris medialis.
I find it difficult to answer

In adults, the main source of blood supply to the head and neck of the femur is the retinacular vessels from a. circumflexa femoris medialis.

9. Which muscle abducts the thigh and holds the pelvis from tilting to the opposite side when fixed?

M. gluteus medius

The gluteus medius muscle abducts the thigh and plays a key role in pelvic stabilization during walking.
M. adductor magnus

The gluteus medius muscle abducts the thigh and plays a key role in pelvic stabilization during walking.
M. gracilis

The gluteus medius muscle abducts the thigh and plays a key role in pelvic stabilization during walking.
M. quadratus femoris

The gluteus medius muscle abducts the thigh and plays a key role in pelvic stabilization during walking.
I find it difficult to answer

The gluteus medius muscle abducts the thigh and plays a key role in pelvic stabilization during walking.

10. Which nerve innervates the posterior part of the hip joint capsule?

N. femoralis

The sciatic nerve and the nerve of the quadratus femoris give articular branches to the posterior surface of the capsule.
N. ischiadicus

The sciatic nerve and the nerve of the quadratus femoris give articular branches to the posterior surface of the capsule.
N. pudendus

The sciatic nerve and the nerve of the quadratus femoris give articular branches to the posterior surface of the capsule.
N. ilioinguinalis

The sciatic nerve and the nerve of the quadratus femoris give articular branches to the posterior surface of the capsule.
I find it difficult to answer

The sciatic nerve and the nerve of the quadratus femoris give articular branches to the posterior surface of the capsule.

11. Which muscle attaches to the lesser trochanter of the femur?

M. gluteus medius

The iliopsoas muscle passes under the inguinal ligament and attaches to the lesser trochanter (trochanter minor).
M. obturatorius internus

The iliopsoas muscle passes under the inguinal ligament and attaches to the lesser trochanter (trochanter minor).
M. iliopsoas

The iliopsoas muscle passes under the inguinal ligament and attaches to the lesser trochanter (trochanter minor).
M. piriformis

The iliopsoas muscle passes under the inguinal ligament and attaches to the lesser trochanter (trochanter minor).
I find it difficult to answer

The iliopsoas muscle passes under the inguinal ligament and attaches to the lesser trochanter (trochanter minor).

12. From where does the lateral artery circumscribing the femur originate?

A. femoralis

The lateral artery circumflexing the femur branches from the deep femoral artery near its origin.
A. iliaca interna

The lateral artery circumflexing the femur branches from the deep femoral artery near its origin.
A. profunda femoris

The lateral artery circumflexing the femur branches from the deep femoral artery near its origin.
A. glutea superior

The lateral artery circumflexing the femur branches from the deep femoral artery near its origin.
I find it difficult to answer

The lateral artery circumflexing the femur branches from the deep femoral artery near its origin.

13. Which muscle pronates (internally rotates) the thigh at the hip joint?

M. gluteus minimus (anterior fibers)

The anterior fibers of the gluteus minimus and medius muscles, along with the tensor fasciae latae, participate in internal rotation.
M. piriformis

The anterior fibers of the gluteus minimus and medius muscles, along with the tensor fasciae latae, participate in internal rotation.
M. gemellus superior

The anterior fibers of the gluteus minimus and medius muscles, along with the tensor fasciae latae, participate in internal rotation.
M. obturatorius externus

The anterior fibers of the gluteus minimus and medius muscles, along with the tensor fasciae latae, participate in internal rotation.
I find it difficult to answer

The anterior fibers of the gluteus minimus and medius muscles, along with the tensor fasciae latae, participate in internal rotation.

14. Which ligament limits excessive abduction of the thigh?

Lig pubofemorale

The pubofemoral ligament is located on the medial-inferior surface of the joint and is tightened during abduction of the thigh.
Lig iliofemorale

The pubofemoral ligament is located on the medial-inferior surface of the joint and is tightened during abduction of the thigh.
Lig ischiofemorale

The pubofemoral ligament is located on the medial-inferior surface of the joint and is tightened during abduction of the thigh.
Lig transversum acetabuli

The pubofemoral ligament is located on the medial-inferior surface of the joint and is tightened during abduction of the thigh.
I find it difficult to answer

The pubofemoral ligament is located on the medial-inferior surface of the joint and is tightened during abduction of the thigh.

15. Which muscles form the adductor group of the thigh?

M. biceps femoris, m. semitendinosus

The hip adductors are located in the medial group of thigh muscles and include the pectineus, gracilis, and adductors.
M. pectineus, m. adductor longus, brevis et magnus, m. gracilis

The hip adductors are located in the medial group of thigh muscles and include the pectineus, gracilis, and adductors.
M. rectus femoris, m. vastus lateralis, medialis, and intermedius

The hip adductors are located in the medial group of thigh muscles and include the pectineus, gracilis, and adductors.
M. gluteus maximus, medius, and minimus

The hip adductors are located in the medial group of thigh muscles and include the pectineus, gracilis, and adductors.
I find it difficult to answer

The hip adductors are located in the medial group of thigh muscles and include the pectineus, gracilis, and adductors.

16. Which artery is involved in the formation of the cruciate anastomosis of the thigh?

A. circumflexa ilium profunda

The cruciate anastomosis is formed by the branches of A. glutea inferior, and A. circumflexa femoris medialis et lateralis, and A. Perforans prima.
A. glutea inferior

The cruciate anastomosis is formed by the branches of A. glutea inferior, and A. circumflexa femoris medialis et lateralis, and A. Perforans prima.
A. pudenda interna

The cruciate anastomosis is formed by the branches of A. glutea inferior, and A. circumflexa femoris medialis et lateralis, and A. Perforans prima.
A. epigastrica inferior

The cruciate anastomosis is formed by the branches of A. glutea inferior, and A. circumflexa femoris medialis et lateralis, and A. Perforans prima.
I find it difficult to answer

The cruciate anastomosis is formed by the branches of A. glutea inferior, and A. circumflexa femoris medialis et lateralis, and A. Perforans prima.

17. To which bony structure does the gluteus maximus muscle attach?

Lesser trochanter

The gluteus maximus muscle attaches to the gluteal tuberosity of the femur and is intertwined with the iliotibial tract.
Trochanteric fossa

The gluteus maximus muscle attaches to the gluteal tuberosity of the femur and is intertwined with the iliotibial tract.
Gluteal tuberosity and iliotibial tract

The gluteus maximus muscle attaches to the gluteal tuberosity of the femur and is intertwined with the iliotibial tract.
Pectineal line

The gluteus maximus muscle attaches to the gluteal tuberosity of the femur and is intertwined with the iliotibial tract.
I find it difficult to answer

The gluteus maximus muscle attaches to the gluteal tuberosity of the femur and is intertwined with the iliotibial tract.

18. Which muscle passes through the greater sciatic foramen?

M. obturatorius internus

The piriformis muscle exits the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen, dividing it into two.
M. piriformis

The piriformis muscle exits the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen, dividing it into two.
M. quadratus femoris

The piriformis muscle exits the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen, dividing it into two.
M. gemellus inferior

The piriformis muscle exits the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen, dividing it into two.
I find it difficult to answer

The piriformis muscle exits the pelvis through the greater sciatic foramen, dividing it into two.

19. Which nerve passes through the infrapiriform foramen along with the sciatic nerve?

N. gluteus superior

Through the infrapiriform foramen exit the sciatic nerve, posterior femoral cutaneous nerve, inferior gluteal nerve, and pudendal nerve.
Inferior gluteal nerve

Through the infrapiriform foramen exit the sciatic nerve, posterior femoral cutaneous nerve, inferior gluteal nerve, and pudendal nerve.
N. obturatorius

Through the infrapiriform foramen exit the sciatic nerve, posterior femoral cutaneous nerve, inferior gluteal nerve, and pudendal nerve.
N. femoralis

Through the infrapiriform foramen exit the sciatic nerve, posterior femoral cutaneous nerve, inferior gluteal nerve, and pudendal nerve.
I find it difficult to answer

Through the infrapiriform foramen exit the sciatic nerve, posterior femoral cutaneous nerve, inferior gluteal nerve, and pudendal nerve.

20. What is the distal attachment site of the iliofemoral ligament (lig. iliofemorale)?

Intertrochanteric line

The iliofemoral ligament fans out and attaches to the intertrochanteric line of the femur.
Intertrochanteric crest

The iliofemoral ligament fans out and attaches to the intertrochanteric line of the femur.
Lesser trochanter

The iliofemoral ligament fans out and attaches to the intertrochanteric line of the femur.
Trochanteric fossa

The iliofemoral ligament fans out and attaches to the intertrochanteric line of the femur.
I find it difficult to answer

The iliofemoral ligament fans out and attaches to the intertrochanteric line of the femur.