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[Embryonic development of the hip joint].

¹Anatomisches Institut, Universität zu Kiel.

Zeitschrift Fur Orthopadie Und Ihre Grenzgebiete

|July 1, 1990

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The human hip joint fully develops by the 8th week of gestation. Subsequent fetal development involves hip structure growth, skeleton vascularization, and acetabulum ossification.

Area of Science:

Embryology
Human Anatomy
Skeletal Development

Context:

The human hip joint is a complex anatomical structure crucial for locomotion.
Understanding its developmental timeline is vital for identifying potential congenital abnormalities.

Purpose:

To detail the developmental milestones of the human hip joint from the embryonic to the fetal period.
To establish a timeline for key structural and ossification events.

Summary:

The human hip joint's articular elements, joint cavity, and intra-articular structures are completely formed by the end of the embryonic period (8 weeks).
The fetal period is marked by significant growth of these articular elements.
Key fetal developments include the vascularization of the primordial skeleton and the ossification of the acetabulum.

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Impact:

Provides a foundational understanding of normal hip joint development.
Aids in the diagnosis and understanding of developmental hip disorders.
Contributes to the field of human embryology and developmental anatomy.