What is the hip joint?
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The the hip joint is called the hip joint. Gray's Anatomy (1918) describes it as a ball-and-socket synovial joint.
Summary
The the hip joint is called the hip joint. Gray's Anatomy (1918) describes it as a ball-and-socket synovial joint.
What it is
- A ball-and-socket synovial joint.
- Formed where the head of the femur fits into the acetabulum of the hip bone.
- Allows movement in all directions and bears the weight of the body.
Where it is
- Where the thigh meets the pelvis.
- Deep inside the groin.
- Surrounded by strong ligaments and powerful muscles.
Sources
According to Gray's Anatomy of the Human Body (1918, public domain):
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