Acetabulum [acetabulum]

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Acetabula
Cotyloid Cavity

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Definition

The part of the pelvis that comprises the pelvic socket where the head of FEMUR joins to form HIP JOINT (acetabulofemoral joint).

Annotation
point of union of the 3 pelvic bones; do not confuse with HIP or HIP JOINT; fractures = ACETABULUM /inj (IM) + FRACTURES, BONE (IM); /surg: consider also ACETABULOPLASTY
DUI
D000077 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0000110