NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -When standing on both feet, the body weight (above the hip level) is evenly distributed on both hip joints. That is around 2/3 of the total body weight (G) which, when equally divided between both hips, is around 1/3 of the body weight per joint, and the force is vertical.

Detailed explanation-2: -Peak hip joint reaction forces varied from 0.5 to 9 times body weight. Sit to stand produced the greatest average peak reaction force in excess of 6 body weight to generate lift without the use of arms. Kneel reach produced the lowest hip reaction forces ∼0.5 body weight.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Hip movements include flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, circumduction, and hip rotation.