February 10, 2014 | Posted in Uncategorized | By drsmespinoza
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E.Q. What is the structure of the hip joint?
The hip joint consists of 4 bones (three of which are fused) and one joint, however regular movement in the hip area (for actions such as walking and standing) take place as a combination of motions from 2 additional joints of the pelvic girdle.
Take notes on the following few slides:
Color in your reference sheet. Highlight or circle the names of the three joints.