Definition

1. Noun:
   • The ball-and-socket joint between the head of the femur and the acetabulum: This is the formal anatomical term for the hip joint, a synovial joint where the rounded head of the thigh bone (femur) fits into the cup-shaped cavity (acetabulum) of the pelvis, allowing for a wide range of motion.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Arthritis can cause significant pain in the articulatio coxae.
  • The surgeon replaced the damaged articulatio coxae with a prosthetic implant.

Advanced Usage

• This term is used almost exclusively in technical, medical, and anatomical contexts. It is not used in everyday conversation.
• "Pathology of the articulatio coxae": Refers to diseases or disorders affecting the hip joint.
  • The study focused on the pathology of the articulatio coxae in elderly patients.

Variants and Related Words

• Hip joint (n): The common, non-technical term for .
  • The hip joint is crucial for walking and standing.
• Coxal joint (n): A less common but synonymous anatomical term.
• Acetabulofemoral joint (n): Another precise anatomical term describing the same joint, emphasizing the connection between the acetabulum and the femur.

Synonyms

• Hip joint: The standard synonym in both general and medical English.
• Coxal articulation: A formal variant.

Related Phrases

• Dislocation of the articulatio coxae: A medical condition where the head of the femur is displaced from the acetabulum.
  • A traumatic injury can lead to a dislocation of the articulatio coxae.
• Osteoarthritis of the articulatio coxae: Degenerative joint disease affecting the hip.
  • Osteoarthritis of the articulatio coxae is a common cause of disability.

Noun

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