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articulatio coxae

articulatio coxae

9.5
A ball-and-socket joint between the thigh bone and the hip bone that lets the leg move
  • noun
  • /ˌɑːrtɪˈkjuːleɪtɪoʊ ˈkɒkseɪ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : articulación de la cadera
  • Orthopedic surgeons often operate on the articulatio coxae to replace a damaged hip joint.

Examples

  • The articulatio coxae allows the leg to move in multiple directions.

  • Damage to the articulatio coxae can result in limited mobility and pain.

  • The articulatio coxae is crucial for mobility.

  • Did you know the articulatio coxae is a ball-and-socket joint?

  • Damage to the articulatio coxae can lead to severe pain and restrict movement in the leg.

  • Orthopedic surgeons frequently perform procedures on the articulatio coxae to restore hip function.

  • The strength and flexibility of the articulatio coxae enable a wide range of leg movements.

Synonyms

hip
vsarticulatio coxae
427 1.0

The part of the body between the waist and thigh that joins the leg to the body

is the specific joint rather than the wider body area
hip joint
vsarticulatio coxae
  • Specialized
2 3.5

The place where the top of the thigh bone fits into the hip bone to let the leg move

is the alternative technical name for the same joint
coxa
vsarticulatio coxae
  • Specialized
9.9

The ball-and-socket joint where the thigh bone meets the hip bone

is the specific anatomical term used for that same joint

Surface Forms

articulatio coxae singular
articulatio coxae plural

Morphology

articulatio + coxa

The term directly combines 'articulatio' (joint) with 'coxa' (hip), yielding the compositional meaning 'joint of the hip' (hip joint). Although it is a technical Latin anatomical label, its meaning is transparently derivable from the constituent parts, so a learner who knows both words can infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Articulatio coxae comes from Latin words articulatio ('joint') and coxae ('hip'). Imagine a ball sitting in a socket that lets the leg move in many directions; that's why the term names the hip joint today.