acetabular rim

acetabular margin

A prominent unever rim that bounds the acetabulum, serving as the attachment for the acetabular labrum, which reduces its opening, and deepens the surface for formation of the hip joint.

Type Joint
Parent Structure zone of bone organ
Latin Name acetabular margin
FMA ID 16941

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acetabular rim?
A prominent unever rim that bounds the acetabulum, serving as the attachment for the acetabular labrum, which reduces its opening, and deepens the surface for formation of the hip joint.
What is the Latin name for the acetabular rim?
The Latin name for the acetabular rim is acetabular margin.

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