ANATOMY 2MARKS-PART 4

 

1.ARTICULAR SURFACE OF HIP JOINT:

The Hip Joint Is A Ball And Socket Synovial Joint, Formed By An Articulation Between The Pelvic Acetabulum And The Head Of The Femur. It forms a connection from the lower limb to the pelvic girdle, and thus is designed for stability and weight-bearing – rather than a large range of movement.

The acetabulum is a cup-like depression located on the inferolateral aspect of the pelvis. Its cavity is deepened by the presence of a fibrocartilaginous collar – the acetabular labrum. The head of femur is hemispherical, and fits completely into the concavity of the acetabulum.

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