The hip bones that attach the leg to the axial skeleton and protect the pelvic organs are called ________ bones.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
coxal
The hip bones, or coxal bones, attach the legs to the axial skeleton and protect the pelvic organs.
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