Anatomy of the Hip Joint

The hip joint is a ______ and socket type of synovial joint

Articular cartilage is located on the head of the ______

The acetabulum is deepened by the acetabular ______ (arrows)

The acetabular labrum is composed of ______

Triaxial (multiaxial) joint: – Axis for flexion/extension, axis for ______/adduction

Clinical note: Major cause for hip replacement is degenerative joint ______

Sagittal plane motion of the hip joint (flexion and extension): – Axis is in the ______ and frontal planes

Frontal plane motion of the hip joint (abduction and adduction): – Axis is in the ______ and sagittal planes

Transverse plane motion of the hip joint (internal or medial rotation and external or lateral rotation): – Axis is in the frontal and ______ planes

The articular capsule attaches distally to the intertrochanteric line and base of the neck of the ______