Question

question 3

the acetabulum articulates with the ______.

a humerus
b femur
c patella
d tibia
e hip bone

Explanation:

Identify the anatomical structure

The acetabulum is a deep, cup-shaped socket located on the lateral aspect of the pelvis (hip bone).

Determine the articulating bone

The head of the femur (thigh bone) fits into the acetabulum to form the hip joint (coxal joint).

Evaluate the given options

• A: The humerus articulates with the glenoid cavity of the scapula.
• B: The femur articulates directly with the acetabulum.
• C: The patella articulates with the distal femur.
• D: The tibia articulates with the distal femur and talus.
• E: The acetabulum is part of the hip bone itself, not a separate articulating bone.

Answer:

• A humerus
• B femur (Correct answer)
• C patella
• D tibia
• E hip bone