Anatomical term for the large irregular bone forming the pelvis; used in medical and biological contexts.
The hipbone is formed by the fusion of three bones: the ilium, ischium, and pubis.
acetabulum; cotyloid cavity
acetabular roof
Compound of 寛 (kan, 'broad' or 'spacious') and 骨 (kotsu, 'bone'), likely referring to the broad shape of the hipbone. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.