Hip Tattoos

The Hip

The human hip is a bony projection of the femur, the longest and strongest bone in the human body. It is located at the top of the leg, and the term hip usually refers to five areas of bone that are located here. The hip joint rests in the middle of these bones, which are composed of primarily the femur and the pelvic bones. The hip joint is a very important weight bearing joint and serves to facilitate mobility in the legs. Without this ball-and-socket joint, people are unable to sit or stand correctly.

Of course, when someone talks about hip tattoos, they're speaking of tattooing the outer skin that covers this bony area, and not the bone itself.

Hip Tattoos

The hip is a relatively small area, as parts of the body go, so getting a tattoo here means that you'll either have to have a large tattoo that extends to other parts of your leg or torso, or you'll have to get a small image. As there is very little muscle and fat available to cover this bony area, getting hip tattoos can result in a lot of pain - from the feel of the needle pressing on the nerves and bone. Be prepared to "feel" this tattoo more than you would feel those in the arm or the rest of the leg.

Many more women then men choose to get a tattoo in the hip region, probably because this is considered a very sexy area on women. They are also more likely to be able to display a tattoo on their hip - men don't often wear bikinis or low cut pants. Among tattoos for women, this area is considered to be the most attractive and sensual.

Hip Tat Images

What sort of images work well on hip tattoos? Well, since this is not a high visibility area, almost any image can be appropriate here. Intimate images, such as a lover's name or initials, make for a perfect hip tat. Other popular images include flowers, especially roses, hearts, crosses, butterflies, fairies and many other feminine items. Other women choose images that are stereotypically masculine, such as a skull and crossbones, dagger or nautical star - but placing these images in a female-specific region makes them more feminine.

Hip Tat Ideas

If you're looking to get a tattoo on your hip but don't know what you're going to get, you've got a few options. If you have any idea at all of what you'd like inked, you can always go for a consultation with a tattoo artist at your chosen tattoo studio. He or she can look at the shape and size of your hip and help you to fit an image you like into the area. Another choice is to look at tattoo flash. Most of these pre-drawn images can be reduced or enlarged to fit any area. Finally, looking at tattoo galleries, such as those seen at BMEzine can also be helpful for choosing your next tattoo.

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