hip-joint
Definition
Noun: - hip-joint (also written as hip joint): the ball-and-socket joint connecting the femur (thigh bone) to the pelvis (hip bone). It allows for a wide range of movement in the leg, such as walking, running, and sitting.
Usage Examples
- (The specific anatomical connection between the thigh bone and pelvis.)
- (The joint’s role in movement.)
Advanced Usage
- "hip-joint replacement": a surgical procedure where a damaged hip-joint is replaced with an artificial implant.
- After years of pain, she underwent a hip-joint replacement. (The surgical solution for a worn-out joint.)
- "congenital hip-joint dislocation": a condition present at birth where the hip-joint is improperly formed or dislocated.
- The baby was diagnosed with congenital hip-joint dislocation. (A medical condition involving the joint from birth.)
Variants and Related Words
- Hip (n): the bony area on each side of the body where the thigh bone meets the pelvis.
- She broke her hip in a fall. (The broader anatomical region, not specifically the joint.)
- Joint (n): a point where two bones meet in the body.
- The knee is another important joint. (General term for bone connections.)
Synonyms
- Coxal joint: the scientific term for the hip-joint, derived from Latin (hip).
- Acetabulofemoral joint: a technical medical term combining the socket (acetabulum) and the ball (femoral head).
Related Idioms
- "On the hip": an archaic phrase meaning at a disadvantage or in a vulnerable position (derived from wrestling, not directly related to the joint).
- He had his opponent on the hip during the match. (In a position of control.)
- "Hip to the joint": a rare, informal phrase meaning aware of or knowledgeable about a specific situation (not standard usage).
Phrasal Verbs
- No common phrasal verbs are directly formed with "hip-joint" as a noun. However, the verb "to dislocate" is often used with it:
- She dislocated her hip-joint during the accident. (To force the joint out of its normal position.)