articulatio coxae

noun

Meaning

The ball-and-socket joint connecting the femur to the pelvis, commonly known as the hip joint.

Examples

Medical students must memorize the complex ligament structure surrounding the articulatio coxae.
Anatomy textbooks describe the articulatio coxae as a multiaxial synovial joint.

Synonyms: hip joint, hip

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articulatio coxae

noun

Pronunciation: ɑːrˌtɪkjʊˈleɪʃioʊ ˈkɒksiː

Definition

The ball-and-socket joint connecting the femur to the pelvis, commonly known as the hip joint.

Examples

Medical students must memorize the complex ligament structure surrounding the articulatio coxae.
Anatomy textbooks describe the articulatio coxae as a multiaxial synovial joint.
Degenerative changes in the articulatio coxae often lead to restricted mobility in older adults.

Synonyms of articulatio coxae

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