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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 [kok′sə] pl. coxae Etymology: L, hip the hip joint; the head of the femur and the acetabulum of the innominate bone. coxa [kok´sah] (L.) 1. hip. 2. hip joint. coxa pla´na flattening of the head of the femur resulting from osteochondrosis of its epiphysis. coxa val€´ga deformity of the hip joint with increase in the angle of inclination between the neck and shaft of the femur. coxa va´ra deformity of the hip joint 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. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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