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

Derived forms: acetabula

See also: acetabular

Type of: socket

Part of: hipbone, innominate bone

Encyclopedia: Acetabulum

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