Anatomy of the Hip

The hip is a ball-and-socket joint where the head of the femur articulates
with the cuplike acetabulum of the pelvic bone.

The head of the femur and the socket are covered with a layer of smooth cartilage which cushions the joint, and allows the bones to move on each other with very little friction.

 

 

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