W-34 Hip Joint and Thigh - Joints Flashcards
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Hip
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Location: between the acetabulum and femur (acetabulofemoral joint - scientific name)
Histology: synovial
Functional shape: ball and socket
Movement allowed:
Transverse axis: Flexion/extension
Longitudinal: medial and lateral rotation
Sagittal: abduction and adduction
