The human hip is a ball-and-socket joint. The round head of the femur rests in a pelvic cavity known as the acetabulum, which allows the limb to rotate freely. Thus, this arrangement permits the leg to move forward and backward, side to side, and rotationally. These movements make activities such as walking, running, climbing, and sitting possible.
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