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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The deep cavity in the pelvic bone into which the femur fits to form the hip joint is the:
Options
A Glenoid cavity
B Obturator foramen
C Acetabulum
Correct Answer
D Pubis symphysis
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

At the outer edge of each pelvic bone is a deep cavity called the acetabulum, into which the head of the femur fits to form the hip joint. This is a deep, cup-shaped ball-and-socket joint that provides stability.

Hint

This deep socket in the hip bone articulates with the head of the thigh bone.

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