The hip is formed where the thigh bone (femur) meets the three bones that make up the pelvis The hip joint is a ball and socket synovial joint, formed by an articulation between the pelvic acetabulum and the head of the femur The ilium, the pubis (pubic bone) and the ischium
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These three bones converge to form the acetabulum, a deep socket on the outer edge of the pelvis.
What is the hip joint
The hip joint is where your thigh bone connects to your pelvis It’s the second biggest joint in your body after your knees. This structure allows multiple movements, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and internal and external rotation. The hip joint is involved in many types of movement.
The hip joint connects the lower extremities with the axial skeleton The hip joint allows for movement in three major axes, all of which are perpendicular to one another. Do you have hip pain Learn about the common causes, based on the location of the pain, and when you should see a doctor about your pain.
Read about the causes of hip pain, such as arthritis, bursitis, and infection
Plus, learn about related symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment.
