What are the common pathologies associated with the hip and thigh?
What are the common pathologies associated with the hip and thigh?
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Hips and thighs contain pelvis, hip joint, femur, hip muscles, inner hip muscles and mnemonic. Pelvic girdle is the bony framework of the pelvis. It is comprised of two hip bones, the sacrum and the coccyx. Hip joint are Large ball and socket joint between the femur and pelvis and femur anatomy is the largest bone of the human body.
Hip disorders are conditions that affect the joint of the hip. The hip joint is made up of a ball and socket that allows the thigh to move in all directions. It also enables the hips to support the body's weight.
The hip joint is enclosed in a capsule that contains lubricating fluid that allows the hip to move freely. The stiff but flexible tissue that lines the ends of joints, cartilage, is found inside the hip joint. Ligaments prevent the joint's ball from slipping out of its socket.
Any of these components, including ligaments and cartilage, might be affected by hip problems.
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