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The acetabulum is the concave surface of the pelvis where the femur meets the pelvic hip socket.

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What attaches to the acetabulum?

Femur (thigh bone) fits into acetabulum.


What bone is the acetabulum found on?

coxal bone (hipbone)


Deep socket in the hip bone that receives the head of the thigh bone?

The deep socket in the hip bone that receives the head of the thigh bone is called the acetabulum. It forms part of the hip joint, providing a secure and stable connection for the head of the femur. The acetabulum is lined with cartilage to cushion and facilitate smooth movement within the joint.


Head of this large bone that articulates with the acetabulum of the coxal bone?

femur


The hip socket is also known as?

The hip socket is called the acetabulum; the hip bone is called the pelvis or pelvic girdle. The joint is the femoro-acetabular or femoro-pelvic joint.


What is the deep socket in the coxal bone that receives that head of the thigh bone?

acetabulum


Deep socket in coxal bone that receives the head of thigh bone?

Acetabulum


Cavity surrounded by the hip bone?

The cavity surrounded by the hip bone is called the acetabulum. It is a socket-like structure where the head of the femur (thigh bone) articulates with the pelvis to form the hip joint. The acetabulum plays a crucial role in stabilizing the hip joint and allowing for a wide range of motion.


Is an acetabulum a depression in the bone?

Yes, it is concavity on lateral side of coxal bone for articulation with femur.


What is the socket where the thigh bone joins the pelvis?

The hip joint if formed by the head of the femur and the acetabulum, which is a "cup" or concave structure integral to the pelvis. Below you'll find links to the related Wikipedia post where you can find more information and pictures.


Deep socket in the coxal bone that receives the head of the femur?

acetabulum


The coxal bone's cuplike socket for the head of the femur is called the?

acetabulum