Acetabulum - Wikipedia Acetabulum The acetabulum ( ˌæsɪˈtæbjələm ; [1] pl : acetabula), also called the cotyloid cavity, is a concave surface of the pelvis The head of the femur meets with the pelvis at the acetabulum, forming the hip joint [2][3]
Acetabulum: What Is It, Function, Fractures, and More | Osmosis What is the acetabulum? The acetabulum is a large socket on the lateral face of the hip bone that articulates with the head of the femur to form the hip joint Anatomically, the acetabulum is formed by the fusion of the three pelvic bones: the ilium, ischium, and pubis
Acetabular Fractures - Trauma - Orthobullets Acetabulum fractures are pelvis fractures that involve the articular surface of the hip joint and may involve one or two columns, one or two walls, or the roof within the pelvis
Acetabular Fractures: Types, Treatment Complications What is an acetabular fracture? An acetabular fracture is a break in your hip socket Your hip is a “ball-and-socket” joint Your acetabulum, which is part of your pelvis, forms the socket Your femoral head, which is the upper end of your femur (thigh bone), forms the ball
What Is the Acetabulum? Anatomy, Function, and More The acetabulum is the cup-shaped socket in your pelvis that holds the ball of your thigh bone (femur) to form the hip joint It’s one of the deepest and most stable joints in the body, designed to bear your full body weight while still allowing a wide range of motion
Anatomy Of The Acetabulum — OrthopaedicPrinciples. com The acetabulum forms the socket of the hip joint and articulates with the femoral head For clinical and surgical understanding, it is divided into two structural columns, which are essential for: Several important vessels and nerves lie in close proximity and are at risk during trauma and surgery The acetabulum is divided into:
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Acetabulum - e-Anatomy - IMAIOS Within the acetabulum, we can observe two distinct regions: 1) acetabular fossa, and 2) lunate surface The acetabular fossa is a central, rough area without any articular surface
Acetabulum - an overview | ScienceDirect Topics The acetabulum is defined as a hemispherical hollow on the outer surface of the innominate bone, formed by the fusion of the ilium, ischium, and pubis, which meet at a Y-shaped cartilage