acetabular
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to the acetabulum: Pertaining to or characteristic of the acetabulum, which is the cup-shaped socket in the hip bone that receives the head of the thigh bone (the femur).
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The surgeon examined the acetabular cartilage for signs of wear.
- A fracture in the acetabular region requires specialized orthopedic care.
Advanced Usage
"Acetabular labrum": The ring of cartilage that surrounds and deepens the acetabulum, providing stability to the hip joint.
- An injury to the acetabular labrum can cause significant hip pain.
"Acetabular dysplasia": A developmental condition where the acetabulum is too shallow, which can lead to hip instability.
- Acetabular dysplasia is often diagnosed in infancy.
Variants and Related Words
- Acetabulum (noun): The specific anatomical name for the hip socket.
- The head of the femur fits snugly into the acetabulum.
Synonyms
- Cotyloid: An older, less common anatomical term with the same meaning.
- The cotyloid cavity is another name for the acetabulum.
Adjective
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of the cup-shaped socket that receives the head of the thigh bone
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