Acetabular: Pertaining to the
acetabulum, the cup-shaped socket of the hip joint which is a key
feature of the pelvis. The head (upper end) of the femur
(the thighbone) fits into the acetabulum and articulates
with it, forming a ball-and-socket joint.The
acetabulum is not just cup-shaped. The word "acetabulum" in Latin
means cup, a vinegar cup.
acetabulum, the cup-shaped socket of the hip joint which is a key
feature of the pelvis. The head (upper end) of the femur
(the thighbone) fits into the acetabulum and articulates
with it, forming a ball-and-socket joint.The
acetabulum is not just cup-shaped. The word "acetabulum" in Latin
means cup, a vinegar cup.
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