"Anatomy and Physiology", The Joints of the Body, The Hip

The Hip is a very complex joint. It incorporates the pelvic gurtle, its' articulation is bound to the pelvis with a complex web of ligaments.The Hip is responsible for the free movement of each of the legs, in their full range of motion. The Femur bone, the large bone of the upper leg has a narrowed area just proximal to the acetabulum, or the "ball" of the hip joint. This area is especially vulnerable to fracture in general, and even more so, in people with osteoporosis. The muscles of the upper leg play a very important role in the control of the legs, and by maintaining strength in the leg muscles, helps to guard the hip joint from excessive stress, and damage.

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