hip joint

noun

: the articulation between the femur and the hip bone

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Certainly, this can happen, but more often the hip joint breaks which causes the fall. Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 The hip joints focus on his look, meaning there’s no articulation below his waist. Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025 Bone loss at the proximal femur, the upper end of the thigh bone that connects to the hip joint, was also observed. Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025 Basically, these muscles keep your ankle, knee, and hip joints in ideal alignment and prevent any one area from taking on too much stress. Christa Sgobba, SELF, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for hip joint

Word History

First Known Use

1615, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hip joint was in 1615

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“Hip joint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hip%20joint. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

hip joint

noun
: the ball-and-socket joint comprising the articulation between the femur and the hip bone

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