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Normal radiographic anatomy of the hip

Case contributed by Samir Benoudina
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Normal adult hip.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female

  1. Iliac crest

  2. Posterior superior iliac spine

  3. Ilium

  4. Anterior sacral foramina

  5. Sacroiliac joint

  6. Sacral Arcuate lines

  7. Anterior superior iliac spine

  8. Anterior inferior iliac spine

  9. Ischial spine

  10. Superior pubic ramus

  11. Obturator foramen

  12. Ischium

  13. Ischial tuberosity

  14. Symphysis pubis

  15. Coccyx

  16. Femur

  17. Lesser trochanter

  18. Greater trochanter

  19. Femoral neck

  20. Femoral head

  21. Acetabulum

  22. Fovea centralis

  23. Koehler's teardrop

  24. Psoas fat pad

  25. Intertrochanteric crest

  26. Gluteal fat pad

Case Discussion

Normal radiographic anatomy of the hip.

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