The X-ray report of a person reveals a dislocated head of femur in the pelvic girdle.To resolve this problem the orthopaedic surgeon will fix the dislocated head of femur in the region labelled as
Correct answer: B. B
- A. A
- B. B
- C. C
- D. D
Explanation
Only B is correct because it represents the acetabulum, the true socket where the head of the femur fits. A is wrong because the iliac region is too superior and not part of the hip joint. C is incorrect since the obturator foramen area is just an opening and does not articulate with the femur. D is wrong because the ischial tuberosity is only a muscle-attachment site and lies far below the hip socket.
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