The hip joint is where your thigh bone connects to your pelvis It’s the second biggest joint in your body after your knees. The hip is formed where the thigh bone (femur) meets the three bones that make up the pelvis The ilium, the pubis (pubic bone) and the ischium These three bones converge to form the acetabulum, a deep socket on the outer edge of the pelvis. The strong but loose fibrous capsule of the hip joint permits the hip joint to have the second largest range of movement (second only to the shoulder) and yet support the weight of the body, arms and head.
Learn about the possible causes of hip pain and common ways to get relief from the soreness. Explore hip bone anatomy with parts, names, functions & labeled diagrams Learn structure & role of hip bones in movement, support & protection. This structure allows multiple movements, including flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and internal and external rotation. The hip joint connects the lower extremities with the axial skeleton The hip joint allows for movement in three major axes, all of which are perpendicular to one another.
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