The part of the pelvis that comprises the pelvic socket where the head of FEMUR joins to form HIP JOINT (acetabulofemoral joint).
Synonyms: Acetabulas, Cavities, Cotyloid, Cotyloid Cavity, Cotyloid Cavities, Cavity, Cotyloid, Acetabulums, Acetabula, Acetabulum
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point of union of the 3 pelvic bones; do not confuse with HIP or HIP JOINT; fractures = ACETABULUM /inj (IM) + FRACTURES, BONE (IM); /surg: consider also ACETABULOPLASTY
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D000077
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