What is another word for hip socket?
Pronunciation: [hˈɪp sˈɒkɪt] (IPA) 
Hip socket refers to the cup-shaped cavity in the pelvis that surrounds the femoral head (the ball of the hip joint). There are several synonyms used to describe the hip socket. The medical term for the hip socket is acetabulum. It can also be referred to as the hip joint socket or the acetabular cavity. Other colloquial terms that are used to describe the hip socket include hip cup, hip socket bone, or hip-socket joint. While all of these terms refer to the same anatomical structure, they are used interchangeably depending on the context or field of discussion.
