What is the purpose of the acetabulum in the coxal bone?

What is the purpose of the acetabulum in the coxal bone?
  1. Articulation with the clavicle
  2. Articulation with the head of the femur
  3. Protection of the spinal cord
  4. Articulation with the head of the humerus

Solution

The acetabulum is a cavity at the point of fusion of the ilium, ischium and pubis in the coxal bone and articulates with the thigh bone.

Asked in: NCERT

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