Anatomy of the Hip Joint - 0 views

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  #1 Hedrick Noonan on 29 Jun 13

   

  The hip joint is a "ball and socket" joint located exactly where the thigh bone (femur) meets the pelvic bone. The upper segment ("head") of the femur is a round ball that fits inside the cavity in the pelvic bone that types the socket, also known as the acetabulum. The ball is normally held in the socket by quite potent ligaments that kind a full sleeve about the joint capsule. Go Here is a unique library for new resources about why to see about this idea. Each the ball and socket are covered with a layer of smooth cartilage, each and every about 1/eight inches thick. The cartilage acts as a sponge to cushion the joint, enabling the bones to slide against every single other with really little friction. Moreover, the depth of the acetabulum (socket) is elevated by a fibrocartilaginous rim known as a labrum that lines the rim of the socket and grips the head of the femur, securing it in the joint. The labrum acts as an "o-ring" or a gasket to make sure the ball fits into the socket.
  Dr. Walter A. Thomas
  696 Hampshire Rd., Ste. 200, Westlake Village, CA 91361
  (805) 497-0817

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">The hip joint is a "ball and socket" joint located exactly where the thigh bone (femur) meets the pelvic bone. The upper segment ("head") of the femur is a round ball that fits inside the cavity in the pelvic bone that types the socket, also known as the acetabulum. The ball is normally held in the socket by quite potent ligaments that kind a full sleeve about the joint capsule. <a href="http://wathomasortho.com/coverage-area/santa-barbara-orthopedic-surgeon.php" rel="nofollow">Go Here</a> is a unique library for new resources about why to see about this idea. Each the ball and socket are covered with a layer of smooth cartilage, each and every about 1/eight inches thick. The cartilage acts as a sponge to cushion the joint, enabling the bones to slide against every single other with really little friction. Moreover, the depth of the acetabulum (socket) is elevated by a fibrocartilaginous rim known as a labrum that lines the rim of the socket and grips the head of the femur, securing it in the joint. The labrum acts as an "o-ring" or a gasket to make sure the ball fits into the socket. <br /> Dr. Walter A. Thomas <br /> 696 Hampshire Rd., Ste. 200, Westlake Village, CA 91361 <br /> (805) 497-0817</div>

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