Lower Limb

CRC Press eBooks 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Bari M. Logan, Adrian K Dixon, Harold Ellis, David J. Bowden
DOI: 10.1201/9781003679868-8
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Abstract

This coronal section through the hip illustrates the ‘ball-and-socket’ arrangement of the joint. This socket is much deeper and the ball much rounder than at the shoulder. Stability is an important function here. The two powerful abductors of the hip — gluteus medius (1) and minimus ( 3 ) —have their own neurovascular bundle (the superior gluteal nerve, artery and vein), and these can be seen between the two sheets of muscle ( 2 ).

Fields of Study & Subjects

Hip disorders and treatments Medical and Biological Sciences Anatomy and Medical Technology

Publication details

Journal / source
CRC Press eBooks
Pages
238–269
Publication date
17 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter