DefinitionIntroductory
How is the coxal joint formed, and what type of joint is it classified as?
The coxal joint is formed by the head of the femur articulating with the acetabulum of the os coxae. It is classified as a ball-and-socket synovial joint.
The coxal joint, also known as the hip joint, is formed by the articulation of the head of the femur with the acetabulum of the os coxae. This structure allows for a wide range of movement, characteristic of a ball-and-socket joint, which is a type of synovial joint. Synovial joints are known for their extensive movement capabilities due to the presence of a joint capsule containing synovial fluid.
Key points
- Coxal joint is also known as the hip joint.
- Formed by the head of the femur and the acetabulum of the os coxae.
- Classified as a ball-and-socket joint.
- Ball-and-socket joints allow movement in all planes and rotation.
- It is a type of synovial joint, which permits extensive movement.
Source:a-photographic-atlas-for-the-anatomy-and-physiology-laboratory-seventh-edition· Articulations· p. 65–73
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