Functions:
Hip helps in performing all leg movements. It allows for wide range of activity as it is ball and socket type of joint. Muscles of hip also help for all leg movements.
Diseases:
Diseases of hip are not so common but sometimes severe injury or accident may cause dislocation of hip joint.
Interesting Facts:
Do you know the importance of curvy hips? Curvy hips indicate smart women who will deliver intelligent children. Women should have fats in their hips rather in their waist, because hip fat is usually high in omega 3 fatty acids while waist fat is high in omega 6 fats that do not develop brain.