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hip joint

/ˈhɪp dʒɔɪnt/

Traducción: Articulación esférica que conecta el fémur con la pelvis, soporta el peso del cuerpo y permite el movimiento de la pierna.

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/ˈhɪp dʒɔɪnt/B2formalmedical
  • esArticulación esférica que conecta el fémur con la pelvis, soporta el peso del cuerpo y permite el movimiento de la pierna.

The ball-and-socket joint connecting the thigh bone (femur) to the pelvis, responsible for supporting body weight and enabling leg movement.

  1. Anatomical jointB2formal

    The ball-and-socket joint connecting the femur (thigh bone) to the pelvis, allowing for a wide range of leg movement.

    esarticulación de la cadera

    • The hip joint is one of the largest weight-bearing joints in the human body.
    • Arthritis can cause significant pain and stiffness in the hip joint.
    • The surgeon performed a successful replacement of the damaged hip joint.