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acetabular labrum |
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acetabular labrum, a fibrocartilaginous collar on the rim of the acetabulum that crosses the acetabular notch as the transverse acetabular ligament and converts the notch into a foramen. labrum pl. labra [L.] an edge, rim or lip, e.g. upper lip of insects. acetabular labrum the ring of fibrocartilage that is attached to and deepens the acetabulum; large and thick in the horse and cow. Called also acetabular glenoidal labrum. acetabular glenoidal labrum see acetabular labrum (above). articular labrum a fibrocartilaginous rim around the edge of some joint sockets such as the acetabulum and the glenoid. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Moreover, a torn acetabular labrum is
thought to be a precursor to degenerative hip joint disease. |
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