Functional Anatomy of the Hip-Muscles and Fascia
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One theory assumes that the human body has two muscular systems: local and global. The local muscular system acts close to the joint axis, provides joint compression, and is responsible for this joint stability. The global system contains superficial muscles generating greater torque and greater moment arm.[1]However it is the muscle architecture and the line of action what determine the muscles primary role. Large forces produced by the muscles and small changes in their length create joint compression thus producing active stabilisation of the joint.[1]
Daily activities require from the hip joint to withstand high forces which is possible due to the contribution of the individual muscles surrounding the joint. [2]Active stability provided by the hip muscles can increase passive stability in the normal hip and the hip with structural abnormality. [1]
Muscles[edit | edit source]
External Rotators[edit | edit source]
Deep External Rotators[edit | edit source]
Superficial External Rotators[edit | edit source]
Internal Rotators[edit | edit source]
Abductors[edit | edit source]
Adductors[edit | edit source]
Flexors[edit | edit source]
Extensors[edit | edit source]
Fascia[edit | edit source]
Clinical relevance[edit | edit source]
Assessment[edit | edit source]
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Resources[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Retchford TH, Crossley KM, Grimaldi A, Kemp JL, Cowan SM. Can local muscles augment stability in the hip? A narrative literature review. J Musculoskelet Neuronal Interact. 2013 Mar 1;13(1):1-2.
- ↑ Correa TA, Crossley KM, Kim HJ, Pandy MG. Contributions of individual muscles to hip joint contact force in normal walking. Journal of biomechanics. 2010 May 28;43(8):1618-22.
