HIP BONE JOINTS & LIGAMENTS

Hip Bone Joints & Ligaments

Introduction

The hip joint is located between the pelvis and the upper end of the thigh bone (femur). The hip joint is very stable: the round head of the femur fits perfectly into the hollow cavity, well rounded and very deep in the pelvic bone. Strong ligaments attach the femur to the pelvis, providing stability of the hip in all directions and to firmly support your body weight in all the energetic activities of the lower limb. In addition, the structure of the joint allows a wide range of motion. (Palastanga & et. al, 2006)

Discussion

Form of Hip Bone Joints

In anatomy, hip bone projection of the femur which is known as a greater trochanter, and recovering muscle and bulk (Woo, et. al, 1991).

Hip joint, scientifically referred to as the gasket acetabulofemoral, which is a joint between the femur and acetabulum of the pelvis and its primary function is to support the weight of the body in both static such as standing without support and dynamic which include maintain walking or running. (Amsel & Sheri, 2011)

Hip bone is a flat bone, which is symmetrical and originates from the fusion of three bones that are quite distinct in the newborn babies until the pre-adolescent. These three bones include the ilium, the ischium and pubis. The hip bone is irregularly quadrilateral form, offering two faces and four edges. (Aiello & Dean, 1990)

The outer surface has a cavity called the acetabulum and is bounded by the margin of the acetabulum, which is the nature of bone(Woo, et. al, 1982).

A portion of the surface of the acetabulum and smooth device is known as the lunate side. It performs the function of joints, while if it would discuss in depth then acetabular fossa gives insertion to a ligament. (Field & Derek, 2001)

These are called as front and rear buttocks lines. Inferior acetabulum obturator foramen is present which is closed by a fibrous membrane and works as the attachment point for muscles. (Zienkiewicz & Taylor, 2000)

The inner face is the curved line above it that divides an angle into two territories and at the bottom of the abdominal cavity, extending a flat surface at the lower quadrant to the origin point of the homonymous muscle. (Luttgens & Hamilton, 1997)

The front edge of the bone can be broken down into two portions, a vertical and a medial, with the first, forming an angle of about 140°. (Menard & Stanish, 1989)

Adaptation of Hip Bone Joints

Unfortunately, injuries and infections of the hip joints are numerous and can be painful and even disabling. As with any health problem, a patient suffering from injury of hip bone joint must first perform a comprehensive review to determine the exact cause. (Gray & Henry, 2002)

The diagnosis can be made by radiography or arthroscopy of the hip. Numerous studies have shown that in the case of hip osteoarthritis was the primary cause of prosthesis. (Van, Mow & Wilson, 1997)

When the hip is operating normally, healthy cartilage ...