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Articulates with the coxal bone?

The femur articulates with the coxal bone at the hip joint. This joint is a ball-and-socket joint, allowing for a wide range of movement in the hip. The femur head fits into the acetabulum of the coxal bone.


Where is the longest bone in the human body that articulates with the coxal bone?

The coxal bone is part of the hip joint.The longest bone in the body is the femur, thigh bone, which is a ball and socket joint with the hip joint or coxal bone.


What is the acetabulofemoral?

* deep socket in the coxal bone* formed where the ilium, ischium, and pubis bones fuse* the head of the femur, the thigh bone, fits in the acetabulumAcetabulum is the area on the pelvis where the head of the femur joins the pelvis. It is a concave surface that allows for the forming of the hip joint which allows you kick your leg up.The hip has these two bowl shaped regions into which the upper femur fits. This is the hip joint. That bowl shaped region is called the acetabulum.


Where is coxal region is located?

The coxal region is located in the pelvic area. Most people refer to this as the hip as well.


What is another name for the hip?

Pelvis The blade-like protrusions on each side of the pelvis are called the Illium.


Articulates with the coxal bone to form the hip and the tibia to form the knee?

The Sacrum and the femur articulates with the Pelvis


What is between the femur and the tibia?

hinge joint


What is the Joint between coxa and sacrum?

I think the sacrum and coxal bone are joined at the sacroiliac joint.


What is the medical term meaning joint between the coxal bones?

pubic symphasis


Joints involved in flexion of the knee?

The main joint involved in flexion of the knee is the hinge joint formed by the femur and tibia. Additionally, the patellofemoral joint between the patella and femur also plays a role in knee flexion by aiding in the smooth movement of the patella during flexion.


What kind of joint is femur and fibula?

The femur and fibula are the names of bones. Bones are not joints; rather, joints are found where bones are connected. The joint located between the femur and fibula is called the knee joint.


Is the patellofemoral joint in the knee joint?

Yes, the patellofemoral joint is part of the knee joint. It is formed between the patella (kneecap) and the femur (thigh bone) and helps in the movement and stabilization of the knee during activities like walking, running, and jumping.