Science Links
A Patient's Guide to Hip Anatomy
Complete with diagrams, this link will help you understand how the anatomy of the hip, including various parts (bones, joints, muscles, tendons, etc) and how they work together.
Bones Muscles and Joints
This link offers an overview of bones, muscles and joints. It highlights the essential functions of each and how they work together in the musculoskeletal system. This site also has great multi-media diagrams to help you understand the function and structure of the musculoskeletal system.
Hip Anatomy Video
This video shows the normal anatomy of the hip as well as demonstrates range of motion in the hip joint. To play the video, click on the link “Hip Anatomy” in the right menu. Note: This video is presented in Java and may not be accessible from all computers. If you can’t access this video similar information is covered in other links.
Ibuprofen Overview
Treatment options in this rotation often suggest the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications like aspirin and ibuprofen. Click on this link for a comprehensive look at ibuprofen, how it is used, and possible side effects.
How you feel pain
This link describes the types of pain, how we feel pain and how pain may manifest itself.
Why do I have pain?
Written for kids, this site gives a good, but simple overview on pain and how experiencing pain can actually help our bodies.
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