articulatio coxae meaning

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articulatio coxae (noun): the ball-and-socket joint between the head of the femur and the acetabulum.

Definition of articulatio coxae

  1. the ball-and-socket joint between the head of the femur and the acetabulum

    Synonyms: hip, hip joint, coxa

    Type of: ball-and-socket joint

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