MRCP UK EXAMINATIONS

ABDOMINAL

ABDOMINAL STATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many movements does the coxofemoral joint have?
A
6
B
5
C
7
D
4
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hip movements include flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction, and hip rotation.

Detailed explanation-2: -The hip joint is a multiaxial joint and permits a wide range of motion; flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, external rotation, internal rotation and circumduction.

Detailed explanation-3: -The coxofemoral joint is a ball-and-socket joint made up of the femoral head and the acetabulum.

Detailed explanation-4: -Specifically, it’s made up of your thigh bone (femur) and your hip bone (pelvis). It’s a ball-and-socket joint that supports your body weight and allows you to move your upper leg.

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