ACETABULUM
(noun)
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Acetabulum.
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Acetabulum - as a noun
The cup-shaped hollow in the hipbone into which the head of the femur fits to form a ball-and-socket joint
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Example Sentences
"The acetabulum is the socket of the hip joint."
"The acetabulum articulates with the head of the femur."
"The acetabulum is surrounded by a ring of cartilage called the labrum."
"The acetabulum is lined with a smooth, lubricated surface called the articular cartilage."
"Fractures of the acetabulum are commonly seen in high-impact accidents."
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Is ACETABULUM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, acetabulum is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ACETABULUM has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is ACETABULUM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, acetabulum is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordACETABULUM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is ACETABULUM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, acetabulum is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordACETABULUM has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
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