50 Hip and Thigh
STUDY AIMS
At the end of your study, you should be able to:
Describe the structure of the hip joint and its movements
Identify the different parts and surface markings of the femur
Know the origins, insertions and actions of the major muscles of the gluteal region
Know the origins, insertions and actions of the major muscles of the anterior, medial, and posterior thigh
Identify the margins of the femoral triangle and describe its contents
Describe the course of the adductor canal