Definition of Cotyloid cavity

1. Noun. The cup-shaped hollow in the hipbone into which the head of the femur fits to form a ball-and-socket joint.

Exact synonyms: Acetabulum
Group relationships: Hipbone, Innominate Bone
Generic synonyms: Socket
Derivative terms: Acetabular

Medical Definition of Cotyloid cavity

1. The hollow, cuplike portion of the pelvis into which the head of the thigh bone (femur) fits. Also, in entomology, the leg socket on an insect's abdomen or thorax. (12 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cotyloid Cavity

cotwals
cotylae
cotyle
cotyle
cotyledon
cotyledon
cotyledonary
cotyledonary placenta
cotyledons
cotyles
Cotylogonimus
cotyloid
cotyloid
cotyloidal
cotyloid cavity (current term)
cotyloid cavity (current term)
cotyloid joint
cotyloid joint
cotyloid ligament
cotyloid notch
cotylosaur
cotylosaurs
cotype
cotype
cotypes
cot death
cot death
coucal
coucals
couch

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