ARTICULATION COXAE Meaning and
Definition
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Articulation coxae, also known as the hip joint, refers to the point where the femur (thigh bone) connects with the os coxae (pelvic bone) in the human body. It is a synovial joint, which means it is surrounded by a joint capsule that contains synovial fluid to decrease friction and allow smooth movement between the bones. The articulation coxae is one of the largest and strongest joints in the body and is responsible for enabling a wide range of movements.
The hip joint is a ball-and-socket joint, as the rounded head of the femur (the ball) fits into the cup-shaped cavity called the acetabulum (the socket) of the os coxae. This arrangement allows for multiple planes of movement, such as flexion and extension (bending and straightening the leg), abduction and adduction (moving the leg away from and towards the midline of the body), and rotation (inward and outward movements of the leg).
The articulation coxae contains various ligaments, tendons, and muscles that stabilize the joint and assist in its movements. Some of these structures include the iliofemoral ligament, pubofemoral ligament, ischiofemoral ligament, and various hip flexor and extensor muscles.
The hip joint plays a crucial role in weight-bearing activities such as walking, running, and jumping and is essential for maintaining balance and stability. It is prone to several conditions and injuries, including osteoarthritis, bursitis, hip impingement, and fractures, which can cause pain, reduced mobility, and functional limitations.
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A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.
Common Misspellings for ARTICULATION COXAE
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Etymology of ARTICULATION COXAE
The term "articulatio coxae" is derived from Latin. "Articulatio" means joint, and "coxae" is the genitive plural form of "coxa", which means hip. Therefore, "articulatio coxae" literally translates to "joint of the hip" in English.
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