Describe the acetabulum
A) The acetabulum bears the body's weight when you are seated.
B) The acetabulum is the smooth, cup-shaped articular surface.
C) The acetabulum is a roughened area superior to the auricular surface where ligaments originate that stabilize the sacro-iliac joint.
D) The acetabulum is the concave socket on that lateral aspect of the pelvis that articulates with the head of the femur.
E) The acetabulum is a shallow depression that helps support the abdominal organs and provides additional area for muscle attachment.
Answer: D
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