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Which of the following best describes the type of joint in the hip?
Which of the following best describes the type of joint in the hip?
- Hinge joint
- Ball and socket joint (correct)
- Pivot joint
- Saddle joint
What are the articular surfaces involved in the hip joint?
What are the articular surfaces involved in the hip joint?
- Head of the tibia and lunate surface of the acetabulum
- Head of the fibula and lunate surface of the acetabulum
- Head of the femur and lunate surface of the acetabulum (correct)
- Head of the femur and head of the fibula
What is the function of the labrum acetabular in the hip joint?
What is the function of the labrum acetabular in the hip joint?
- To decrease mobility
- To provide cushioning
- To increase stability (correct)
- To facilitate movement
What is the acetabulum?
What is the acetabulum?
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What is the function of the ligament of the head of the femur?
What is the function of the ligament of the head of the femur?
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