For an upcoming hip replacement surgery, Finn’s doctor explains that they will replace both the femoral head and the socket that allows the femur to roll around and create movement. What is the name of the socket that will be replaced?

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the acetabulum

Unit 8: The Lower Extremity — Final exam

For an upcoming hip replacement surgery, Finn’s doctor explains that they will replace both the femoral head and the socket that allows the femur to roll around and create movement. What is the name of the socket that will be replaced?

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