all hip adductors except hamstring portion of adductor magnus Femoral nerve between iliacus and psoas branches to muscle, overlying skin, and hip joint Lateral femoral cutaneous nerve L2-L3 nerve roots; branch of the lumbar plexus deep to inguinal ligament near ASIS What is the hip joint? The hip joint is where your thigh bone connects to your pelvis . It’s the second biggest joint in your body after your knees. Hip Anatomy, Function and Common Problems Front View of the Hip Joint Bones Normally, a smooth cushion of shiny white hyaline (or articular) cartilage about 1/4 inch thick covers the femoral head and the acetabulum. The articular cartilage is kept slick by fluid made in the synovial membrane ( joint lining). Synovial fluid and articular cartilage are a very slippery combination—3 times more slippery than skating on ice and 4 to 10 times more slippery than a metal on plastic hip replacement ... Table of Contents The hip joint , also called the coxofemoral or femoroacetabular joint , is articulation of the acetabulum of pelvis and head of femur . These two segment form a di arthrodial ball and socket joint with three degrees of freedom: flexion / extension in sagittal plane , abduction/adduction in frontal plane , and medial /lateral rotation in transverse plane. The primary function of hip joint is to support weight of head, arms, and trunks (HAT)in static erect posture and the ...
