股関節

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 股関節 (reading こかんせつ) is an anatomical noun for the hip joint, where the thighbone meets the pelvis.
• Basic usage: It is used when examining its location and movement on a model or checking the joint’s range of motion.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Joint versus surrounding area
  • 股関節 is the specific joint connecting leg and torso, not the entire hip area or the thigh.
• Examination language
  • Patterns such as 股関節を動かす and 可動域を調べる focus on movement and range at the joint.