1. Anatomy and Motions of the Hip Joint A. Skeleton of the left hip joint
Anatomy and Motions of the Hip Joint A. Skeleton of the left hip joint. B. Relations of the femoral head: The femoral greater trochanter lies on the Nélaton line between the anterior superior iliac spine and the ischial tuberosity. The relative positions of the femoral heads with respect to the trochanters can be compared on the two sides as illustrated. The thumbs are placed on the anterior superior iliac spines, while the fingers rest on the greater trochanters of the femora. Small disparities in distance are readily detected. C. Motions of the hip joint.
Source: The Spine, Pelvis, and Extremities, DeGowin’s Diagnostic Examination, 10e
Citation: LeBlond RF, Brown DD, Suneja M, Szot JF. DeGowin’s Diagnostic Examination, 10e; 2015 Available at: Accessed: October 26, 2017
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