What Position of the Hip Produces the Greatest Amount of Contact

question 26

Multiple Choice

What position of the hip produces the greatest amount of contact between joint surfaces?

• A)Flexed 90°, abducted, and medially rotated
• B)Neutral in the sagittal plane, abducted, and medially rotated
• C)Flexed 90°, abducted, and laterally rotated
• D)Extended 20°, abducted, and no rotation

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