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Acetabular (Adjective)

Meaning

Of the cup-shaped socket that receives the head of the thigh bone.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The acetabular labrum is a ring of cartilage that surrounds the socket of the hip joint.
  • The acetabular cup is a component of an artificial hip replacement that mimics the natural socket of the hip.
  • An acetabular fracture occurs when there is a break in the cup-shaped socket of the pelvis.
  • The acetabular rim is the edge of the socket that receives the head of the thigh bone.
  • The acetabular component of the hip joint is the cup-shaped socket that articulates with the femoral head.

Synonyms

  • Cotyloidal
  • Cotyloid

Related Words

  • Acetabulum (noun)
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