Hip Anatomy in a Child

Picture of hip anatomy in a child

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The hip is the largest ball-and-socket joint in the body. The thighbone (femur) fits tightly into a cup-shaped socket (acetabulum) in the pelvis. The hip joint is held together by muscles of the buttocks, groin, and spine; tendons; ligaments; and a joint capsule.

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ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerSusan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics
Specialist Medical ReviewerJohn Pope, MD - Pediatrics
Last RevisedMarch 12, 2012
By: Healthwise StaffLast Revised: March 12, 2012
Medical Review: Susan C. Kim, MD - Pediatrics
John Pope, MD - Pediatrics

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