The natural synovial joint
Tribology of hip joint prostheses
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The natural synovial joint
Tribology of hip joint prostheses

Author : Stefano MISCHLER

Publication date: September 10, 2013 | Lire en français

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2. The natural synovial joint

2.1 Structure and materials

Figure 2 shows schematically the structure of a synovial hip joint, whose function is to ensure relative movement between the femur and the pelvis. The joint comprises five elements:

.Diagram of a natural hip joint
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