A ring of cartilage that surrounds the acetabulum[WP,unvetted]. [ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetabular_labrum ]
Synonyms: labrum of acetabulum labrum acetabuli
This is just here as a test because I lose it
Term information
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cross reference
- SCTID:182439007
- FMA:43521
- AAO:0000864
- SCTID:263366005
- Wikipedia:Acetabular_labrum
indicates that a synonym is used in an inconsistent or confusing way, typically between species
acetabular rim
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AAO:0000864
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function notes
Its function is to deepen the acetabulum, making it more difficult for the head of the femur to slip out of place (sublux)
Term relations
Subclass of:
- pelvic region element
- cartilage element
- attached to some acetabular rim
- part of some hip joint
- surrounds some acetabular part of hip bone