ABSTRACT
The anatomy of the hip is quite complex and a sound understanding
of the normal anatomy is essential in identifying an abnormality. In
this chapter we discuss the normal imaging anatomy of the hip.
A systematic approach to evaluating a radiograph of the hip
is an integral part in the management of a patient with hip
pathology. Even with the advent of modern imaging modalities
such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound (US),
radiographs remain an important part of the diagnostic algorithm.
