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ZOO 101 Skeleton and Supporting Systems Objective Question

Question

The deep cavity in the pelvic girdle that receives the head of the femur is called the:
Options
A Glenoid cavity
B Acetabulum
Correct Answer
C Obturator foramen
D Neural canal
Correct Answer

Option B 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.

Hint

This is a deep, cup-shaped socket.

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