Question: Consider the total hip joint prosthesis shown. The geometric parameters of the prosthesis are such that l 1 = 5 0 mm , l 2

Consider the total hip joint prosthesis shown. The geometric parameters of the prosthesis are such that l1=50 mm, l2=100 mm,1=45 and 2=90. Assume that when standing symmetrically on both feet, a joint reaction force of F =400N is acting at the femoral head due to the body weight of the patient.

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