articulatio coxofemoralis
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articulatio — synovial joint. [L. a forming of vines] a. acromioclavicularis [TA] SYN: acromioclavicular joint. a. atlantoaxialis lateralis [TA] SYN: lateral atlantoaxial joint. a. atlantoaxialis mediana [TA] SYN: median atlantoaxial joint. a. atlanto… … Medical dictionary
articulatio coxae — [TA] hip joint: the joint formed between the head of the femur and the acetabulum of the hip bone; called also a. coxofemoralis [TA alternative], and coxal, femoral, or iliofemoral joint. Sometimes loosely called hip or coxa … Medical dictionary
Joint — A joint is the area where two bones are attached for the purpose of motion of body parts. A joint is usually formed of fibrous connective tissue and cartilage. An articulation or an arthrosis is the same as a joint. Joints are grouped according… … Medical dictionary
