A posterior glide of the head of the femur on the surface of the acetabulum increases which of the following hip motions?
A)Flexion and external rotation
B)Extension and external rotation
C)Extension and internal rotation
D)Flexion and internal rotation

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A posterior glide of the head of the femur on the surface of the acetabulum will cause the femoral head to move towards the back of the hip joint, which will increase flexion and internal rotation of the hip joint. Therefore, option D (Flexion and internal rotation) is the correct answer.

A Posterior Glide of the Head of the Femur on the Surface