Meaning Of The Word Hip joint

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What's The Definition Of Hip joint?

hip joint in American English
the junction between the femur and its socket in the pelvis
noun: a ball-and-socket joint between the head of the femur and the innominate bone

hip joint in British English
noun: the ball-and-socket joint that connects each leg to the trunk of the body, in which the head of the femur articulates with the socket (acetabulum) of the pelvis

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