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coxa (kok´sah) [L.] 1. hip. 2. hip joint. coxa mag´na broadening of the head and neck of the femur. coxa pla´na osteochondrosis of the capitular epiphysis of the femur. coxa val´ga deformity of the hip with increase in the angle of inclination between the neck and shaft of the femur. coxa va´ra deformity of the hip with decrease in the angle of inclination between the neck and shaft of the femur.
coxa pl. coxae [L.] the hip, loosely, the hip joint. coxa plana flattening of the head of the femur resulting from osteochondrosis of its epiphysis. coxa valga deformity of the hip joint with increase in the angle of inclination between the neck and shaft of the femur, producing a straighter bone. coxa vara deformity of the hip joint with decrease in the angle of inclination between the neck and shaft of the femur. |
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parkeri suspension was injected into the coelom of the tick, through the articulation of coxa IV with trochanter IV, in each of 50 adult ticks. An increased or a decreased FNA angle has been linked to many different lower-extremity problems, including osteoarthritis of the hip, coxa plana, slipped capital femoral epiphysis, congenital hip dysplasia, acetabular labral tears, and in-toeing and out-toeing of the lower extremities. There's cupim (Brahma hump steak) and coxa (marinated chicken drumsticks), as well as lombo (pork loin) and linguica (a Brazilian sausage). |
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