adjective
- of, relating to, or located near the coxa (the hip joint or hip bone)
Usage: anatomy; medical
Examples
- The coxal joint is essential for hip movement and stability.
- Coxal pain can result from arthritis or injury to the hip region.
- The surgeon examined the patient's coxal anatomy before the procedure.
- Coxal bones form part of the pelvis in mammals.
- Physical therapy helped improve the patient's coxal function after the accident.