acetabula

/əˌsɛtəˈbyoʊlə, əˌsɛtəˈbyoʊlə/

Definitions

1. noun

The socket of the hip bone that receives the head of the femur.

“The orthopedic surgeon examined the acetabula of the patient’s hip joint.”

Synonyms

  • hip socket
  • pelvic cavity

Antonyms

  • shoulder joint