Anatomy

Hip

The projecting part on each side of the body, formed by the side of the pelvis and the top portion of the femur.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The projecting part on each side of the body, formed by the side of the pelvis and the top portion of the femur.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Coxa
  • Coxas
  • Hips

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, diagnostic imaging, embryology, growth & development, innervation, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

do not confuse with HIP JOINT or PELVIC BONES (os coxae); aseptic or avascular necrosis = FEMUR HEAD NECROSIS; differentiate from HIP JOINT

MeSH Hierarchy

Tree Number

  1. A01.378.610.400w

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NLM Classification

WE 855

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Hip. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D006615. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D006615
  2. Hip. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hip
  3. Hip. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q193818