Hip, Thigh & Pelvis Skeletal Anatomy

Hip, Thigh & Pelvis Objectives Students will be able to: Identify relevant bones, bony landmarks & joints of the hip, thigh & pelvis Label relevant bones, bony landmarks & joints of the hip, thigh & pelvis Identify relevant muscles of the hip, thigh & pelvis. Label relevant muscles of the hip, thigh & pelvis. Recognize and demonstrate anatomical movements of the hip, thigh & pelvis

Hip Thigh & Pelvis

Hip Thigh & Pelvis Greater Trochanter Acetabulum Lesser Trochanter

Hip Thigh & Pelvis Bones and Joints

Hip Thigh & Pelvis Ligaments Anterior Ligaments Posterior Hip joint ligaments are strong & along with the deep acetabulum create a strong, stable joint

HIP, THIGH & PELVIS Muscle Anatomy Quadriceps Action: Knee Extension Hip Flexion

HIP, THIGH & PELVIS Muscle Anatomy Hamstrings Action: Knee flexion Hip extension

HIP, THIGH & PELVIS – Muscle Anatomy Gluteals Action: Hip flexion and extension, circumduction, abduction

HIP, THIGH & PELVIS – Muscle Anatomy Hip Adductors Action: Hip adduction Stabilization

HIP, THIGH & PELVIS – Muscle Anatomy Hip Flexors Action: Hip Flexion Stabilization