coxa
Americannoun
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Anatomy.
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the joint of the hip.
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Zoology. the first or proximal segment of the leg of insects and other arthropods.
noun
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a technical name for the hipbone or hip joint
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the basal segment of the leg of an insect
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Origin of coxa
First recorded in 1700–10; from Latin: “hip”
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Coxal plates: plate-like expansions or dilations of the coxa: specifically in aquatic Coleoptera on the posterior pair.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
Sternopleura: in Diptera, the lower part of the pleura, below the sternopleural suture and above the front coxa.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
It is not nearly so important in practice as coxa vara.
From Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities—Head—Neck. Sixth Edition. by Miles, Alexander
Lat. coxa, Ir. cos, “foot,” Sc. cas; Ir. codal, Sc. cadal.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5 "Cat" to "Celt" by Various
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