APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

PELVIS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What joint exists in the hip and what type is it?
A
Coxofemoral, it’s arthritic
B
Symphysis pubis, flat
C
Sacroiliac, flat
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The hip joint is a ball and socket type of synovial joint that connects the pelvic girdle to the lower limb.

Detailed explanation-2: -Your hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint. Your femur is a long bone with a rounded top. The round part of your femur fits into a cup-like socket in your pelvis called the acetabulum. This type of joint offers a wide range of motion and provides support for your legs to hold your body.

Detailed explanation-3: -The hip joint connects the lower extremities with the axial skeleton.

Detailed explanation-4: -The hip joint is a “ball and socket” joint. The “ball” is known anatomically as the femoral head; the “socket” is part of the pelvis known as the acetabulum. Both the femoral head and the acetabulum are coated with articular cartilage.

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