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Coxa (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting body parts.

Examples

  • The coxa is the region surrounding the ball-and-socket joint that connects the femur to the pelvis.
  • The hip joint, also known as the coxa, is one of the most mobile joints in the human body.
  • A hip replacement surgery involves replacing the damaged coxa with an artificial joint.
  • The coxa allows for a wide range of motion, including flexion, extension, and rotation.
  • In humans, the coxa is the joint that connects the femur to the acetabulum of the pelvis.

Synonyms

  • Articulatio Coxae
  • Hip
  • Hip Joint

Hypernyms

  • Ball-and-socket Joint
  • Spheroid Joint
  • Articulatio Spheroidea
  • Enarthrosis
  • Enarthrodial Joint
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