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Healthy hip bones, X-ray
Healthy hip bones. Coloured X-ray of the pelvis of a 49 year old woman, showing bones of the lower spine, hips and thighs. The two hip joints are at centre right and left in this frontal view; these ball-and-socket joints provide the mobility needed for walking and running. The socket is a cavity in this part of the pelvis. The ball of the hip joint is the head of the femur (thigh bone); this head is seen joined by a neck to the rest of the femur, the long bone descending down lower left and right sides. The base of the spine is at top centre, and the distinctive loops at the base of the pelvis are also seen. The female pelvis is wider and shallower than the male pelvis in order to create a wide birth canal
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This print showcases the intricate and fascinating anatomy of healthy hip bones. In this coloured X-ray image, we are presented with a frontal view of the pelvis belonging to a 49-year-old woman. The lower spine, hips, and thighs are beautifully displayed, drawing our attention to the two central hip joints. These ball-and-socket joints play an essential role in providing mobility for activities like walking and running. Positioned at the center right and left of the image, they allow fluid movement within their socket cavities located in this part of the pelvis. The head of the femur or thigh bone is prominently featured as it connects to these hip joints through its neck. Descending down both sides towards lower left and right regions are long femurs that complete this remarkable skeletal structure. At top center lies the base of the spine while distinctive loops at the base of the pelvis add further intrigue to this composition. It's worth noting that female pelvic structures differ from males', being wider and shallower to facilitate childbirth by creating a wide birth canal. This false-coloured radiograph not only provides valuable insights into human anatomy but also serves as a testament to our body's incredible design. Science Photo Library has once again captured an extraordinary moment showcasing nature's brilliance through their lens.
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