NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

PATHOLOGY AND GENETICS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is the articular part of the acetabulum?
A
Acetabular fossa
B
Lunate surface
C
Acetabular notch
D
Acetabular labrum
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The lunate surface is the horseshoe-shaped articular superior surface of the acetabulum. Heavily lined with articular cartilage, it is the only part of the acetabulum that normally contacts the femoral head .

Detailed explanation-2: -The lunate is the articular surface of the acetabulum to the femoral head. The rough depression in the floor of the acetabulum is the acetabular fossa, which is continuous with the acetabular notch.

Detailed explanation-3: -The lunate surface is a peripheral moon shaped articular surface in cavity of the acetabulum. It is indented ventromedially by the acetabular notch.

Detailed explanation-4: -Labrum. The labrum forms a fibrocartilagenous extension of the bony acetabulum, mostly composed of type 1 collagen that is typically between 2-3mm thick. It lines the acetabular socket and attaches to the bony rim of the acetabulum.

Detailed explanation-5: -The lunate surface is a curved articular surface on acetabulum for articulation with the head of the femur.

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