Hip radiography

This webpage presents the anatomical structures found on hip radiograph.

Hip radiography, AP view.

Hip radiography, AP view
1, Acetabular fossa
2, Femoral head
3, Greater trochanter
4, Lesser trochanter
5, Femur
6, Obturator foramen
7, Inferior pubic ramus
8, Superior pubic ramus
9, Sacrum
10, Iliac wing


Hip radiography, "frog leg" lateral view.

Hip radiography,
1, Pubic symphysis
2, Obturator foramen
3, Ischion
4, Lesser trochanter
5, Femur
6, Femoral head.
7, Anterior inferior iliac spine
8, Acetabular fossa
9, Anterior superior iliac spine