Hip

The thighbone (femur) and the pelvis (acetabulum) join to form the hip joint. The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint. The “ball” is the head of the femur and the “socket” is the cup-shaped acetabulum.

The joint surface is covered by a smooth articular surface that allows pain-free movement of the joint.

The cartilage cushions the joint and allows the bones to move on each other with smooth movements.

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Luton and Dunstable University Hospital
  • Spire Healthcare
  • SWLEOC
  • OSD Healthcare
  • The London Clini
  • One Hatfield Hospital
  • http://cobhamclinic.co.uk/
  • The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh