The Hip

The hip is a ball and socket joint, an articulation of the femoral head with the acetabulum (see Fig. 8.1). Its range of motion (ROM) includes flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and internal and external rotation.

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Published inCommon Musculoskeletal Problems pp. 77 - 83
Main Authors Plowgian, Evan, Pylawka, Tamara
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published United States Springer International Publishing AG 2015
Springer International Publishing
Subjects
CAM
Common problems
Curriculum
FAI
General practice
Hip
Iliopsoas
Internal rotation
Orthopaedics & fractures
Physical exam
Pincher
Primary care musculoskeletal conditions
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Summary:The hip is a ball and socket joint, an articulation of the femoral head with the acetabulum (see Fig. 8.1). Its range of motion (ROM) includes flexion, extension, adduction, abduction, and internal and external rotation.
ISBN:9783319161563
3319161563
DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-16157-0_8