The hips are a pivotal anatomical structure that facilitate a wide range of movements and support the body's weight. They consist of the pelvic girdle and the femur, playing a crucial role in locomotion, posture, and balance.

Hips

Pivotal anatomical structure

Wide range of movements

Support the body's weight

The pelvic girdle is a complex structure of bones that connects the spine to the lower limbs, providing support for body weight and enabling movement. It consists of the ilium, ischium, and pubis, which fuse to form the hip bone, and works in conjunction with muscles, ligaments, and joints for stability and mobility.

Pelvic Girdle

The femur, also known as the thigh bone, is the longest and strongest bone in the human body, playing a crucial role in supporting the weight of the body and enabling locomotion. It articulates proximally with the pelvis at the hip joint and distally with the tibia and patella at the knee joint, facilitating a range of movements necessary for walking, running, and jumping.

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