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hip-joint disease
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hip [hip] the area around the articulation of the femur" >femur and the acetabulum" >acetabulum at the base of the lower trunk. (See also joint" >hip joint and see Appendices.) At each hip joint, the smooth round head of the femur fits into the acetabulum. The joint is covered by a tough, flexible protective capsule and is heavily reinforced by strong ligaments that stretch across the joint. As in most joints, where the ends of the bones meet they are covered with a layer of cartilage that reduces friction and absorbs shock. The synovial membrane lines the socket and lubricates the joint with synovial fluid. Cushioning is provided by small fluid-filled sacs, or bursae. Called also coxa.  Hip: the hip joint.hip-joint disease tuberculosis of the hip joint; called also coxalgia. |