What does acetabulum mean?
Acetabulum means (anatomy) The bony cup of the hip bone which receives the head of the femur..
Acetabulum
/ˌæs.ɪˈtæb.jʊl.əm/ · noun
Meaning
(anatomy) The bony cup of the hip bone which receives the head of the femur..
Definitions by Sense
- (anatomy) The bony cup of the hip bone which receives the head of the femur.
- (zootomy) The cavity in which the leg of an insect is inserted at its articulation with the body.
- (zootomy) A sucker of the sepia or cuttlefish and related animals.
- (zootomy) The large posterior sucker of the leeches.
- (zootomy) One of the lobes of the placenta in ruminating animals.
- A vinegar saucer, especially (historical) in ancient Roman contexts.
- (historical) A Roman unit of liquid measure reckoned as the volume of 2½ Roman ounces of wine and equivalent to about 66 mL although differing slightly over time.
Example Sentences
Holonyms: hip joint; hip bone < pelvis
Synonyms for acetabulum
Antonyms for acetabulum
Related Words
Word Forms
- acetabulums
- acetabula
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for acetabulum?
Common synonyms include cotyloid cavity, cotyle.
What is the opposite of acetabulum?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use acetabulum in a sentence?
Holonyms: hip joint; hip bone < pelvis
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