Hipbone
(noun)
A bone in the pelvis that forms part of the hip joint.
Origin:
Middle english: from old english hipe, hȳpe, of germanic origin; related to dutch heup and german hüfte.
Examples:
- The hipbone is one of the largest and strongest bones in the body.
- The hipbone helps support the weight of the body and allows for movement.
- The hipbone is connected to the thighbone and the spine.
- A break or injury to the hipbone can cause pain and difficulty walking.
- The hipbone is also known as the ilium, one of the three bones that make up the pelvis.