coxa
/'kɔksə/
Definition
- Noun:
- The hip joint: In anatomy, "coxa" refers specifically to the ball-and-socket joint connecting the thigh bone (femur) to the pelvis.
- The hip region: It can also denote the general anatomical region of the hip.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The surgeon examined the patient's left coxa for signs of arthritis.
- A fracture of the coxa can severely limit mobility.
Advanced Usage
- "Coxa vara": A medical condition where the angle of the femoral neck is decreased.
- Coxa vara is often diagnosed in childhood.
- "Coxa valga": A medical condition where the angle of the femoral neck is increased.
- Coxa valga is sometimes associated with neurological disorders.
Variants and Related Words
- Coxal (adj): Pertaining to the hip or hip joint.
- The coxal bone is part of the pelvic girdle.
- Coxitis (n): Inflammation of the hip joint.
- The child's fever and limp were symptoms of coxitis.
Synonyms
- Hip joint: The articulation between the femur and acetabulum.
- Articulatio coxae: The formal Latin term for the hip joint.
Related Phrases
(This word is a technical anatomical term and does not commonly form phrasal verbs or idioms.)
Noun
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the ball-and-socket joint between the head of the femur and the acetabulum
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