Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Ch 17 - Thigh, Hip & Pelvis Injuries
Review
10
Other
12th Grade
04/19/2012

Additional Other Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Myositis Ossificans
Definition
Ectopic bone formation within the quadriceps muscle from severe or repeated blows to the thigh.
Term
Dislocated Hip Joint
Definition
This is injury is characterized by an athlete lying with a flexed, adducted, and medially rotated thigh.
Term
Coxa Plana
Definition
This deformity to the femoral head is caused by a loss of blood circulation to the articular head of the femur.
Term
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis
Definition
This deformity of the femoral head is characterized by the head slipping off of the neck of the femur.
Term
Hip Pointer
Definition
A contusion to the iliac crest is commonly known as this injury.
Term
Anterior
Definition
For a hip flexor strain, you would want to pull the ace wrap in this direction to assist hip flexion, and limit hip extension.
Term
Posterior
Definition
For a high hamstring strain, you would want to pull the ace wrap in this direction to assist hip extension, and limit hip flexion.
Term
Bent or Flexed
Definition
A quadriceps contusion should be iced in this knee position.
Term
Sartorius
Definition
The longest muscle in the body.
Term
Rectus femoris
Definition
The only quadriceps muscle that crosses the hip, and performs hip flexion.
Supporting users have an ad free experience!