Hips are involved in most movements of the body. Walking, running, jumping, kicking and playing all require the hips to move. The hip joint is the joint that bears body weight and provides stability for the body. It is made up of the femur and the acetabulum also called the hip socket. Four ligaments surround the hip including the strongest ligament in the human body. Each ligament helps to strengthen the hip joint. These ligaments also help to prevent excessive movement and