coxae
Definition
- Noun (plural form of ):
- Anatomy: "coxae" refers to the hip bones or the hip joints in the human body. In zoology, it specifically denotes the basal segment of the leg in arthropods (e.g., insects, crustaceans), which connects the leg to the body.
Usage Examples
- (The hip bones constitute the pelvis.)
- (The hip joints were inspected for disease.)
- (The basal leg segments provide mobility.)
Advanced Usage
- "Coxae" in anatomical terminology: Often used in medical or biological contexts to describe the structure or pathology of the hips.
- Fractures of the coxae are common in elderly patients due to osteoporosis. (Hip bone fractures occur frequently.)
- In entomology: The coxae of insects can be modified for jumping, swimming, or grasping.
- The coxae of grasshoppers are enlarged to support powerful jumping muscles. (The leg bases are adapted for leaping.)
Variants and Related Words
- Coxa (n, singular): The hip bone or joint; the basal leg segment of an arthropod.
- The coxa articulates with the trochanter in the insect leg. (The hip segment connects to the next leg part.)
- Coxal (adj): Relating to the coxa or hip.
- The coxal region is often examined in pelvic X-rays. (The hip area is checked.)
- Coxalgia (n): Pain in the hip joint.
- Coxalgia can result from inflammation or injury. (Hip pain.)
Synonyms
- Hip bones: the two large bones forming the sides of the pelvis.
- Pelvic bones: the bones of the pelvis, including the ilium, ischium, and pubis.
- Hip joints: the ball-and-socket joints connecting the femur to the pelvis.
Related Idioms
- None commonly used for "coxae" as it is a technical term.
Phrasal Verbs
- None applicable; "coxae" is a noun with no verbal usage.