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The Scientific name for the hip joint is:Pelvis
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What is the joint above and below the knee?
It is not a separate joint it is your hip joint, the hip joint is a ball & socket joint!!!
What type of joint is the hip bone?
synovial joint
What is the name of the large muscle at the top of the thigh that covers the hip joint in the posterior?
The large muscle at the top of the thigh that covers the hip joint in the posterior is called the gluteus maximus.
Which joint the hip or the knee is more stable?
The hip joint is generally considered to be more stable than the knee joint due to its deep socket and strong ligaments. The hip joint is a ball and socket joint that is surrounded by strong muscles which help to support and stabilize the joint. In contrast, the knee joint is a hinge joint that is more vulnerable to dislocations and injuries due to its structure and range of motion.
What is another name for the hip?
Pelvis The blade-like protrusions on each side of the pelvis are called the Illium.
Name a ball and socket joint?
The hip joint is a ball and socket joint.
What constitutes the hip joint?
The hip joint is a ball and socket joint.
What does the hip joint look like?
The hip joint resembles a ball-and-socket. The socket of the hip joint is the acetabulum and the femoral head is the ball of the hip joint.
What joint are in the hip?
The hip is a ball and socket joint.
Name a ball and socket joint in your body?
Your shoulder.. Your hip..
What is the joint called between the hip and ankle?
The joint between the hip and ankle is called the hip joint and the ankle joint respectively. There is no single joint that connects the hip and ankle directly.
What is the kind of joint hip?
The hip joint is an example of a ball and socket joint.
What does the hip look like?
The hip joint resembles a ball-and-socket. The socket of the hip joint is the acetabulum and the femoral head is the ball of the hip joint.
What is the joint above and below the knee?
It is not a separate joint it is your hip joint, the hip joint is a ball & socket joint!!!
What is the name of hipbones?
The illium, ischium (that make up the pelvis) and sacrum are usually what I think of when I hear hip bones. There is a very nice map of the human skeleton in the link below.
What anterior joint is between the hip bones?
The anterior joint that is between the hip jones is called the hip joint. The hip joint is a ball and socket synovial joint formed between the fur and os coxa.
What kind of joint is found in the hip and the ankle?
The hip joint is a ball and socket joint. The ankle joint is a hinge joint.
