noun a cup-shaped socket in the pelvis that forms the hip joint
The acetabulum is the socket of the hip joint, where the head of the femur articulates.
In orthopedics, acetabulum refers to the part of the pelvis that forms the hip joint.
In paleontology, acetabulum is used to refer to the hip socket of fossilized animals.
Acetabulum is a term used in medical terminology to describe the hip socket.
The term 'acetabulum' may be used in medical articles or research papers written by writers to describe the cup-shaped socket in the hip bone where the head of the femur fits.
Orthopedic surgeons may use the term 'acetabulum' when discussing hip joint anatomy or during hip replacement surgeries.
Anatomists may refer to the acetabulum when teaching or discussing the structure of the hip bone and its role in the skeletal system.
Physical therapists may mention the acetabulum when explaining hip joint movements or when developing rehabilitation exercises for patients recovering from hip injuries.