noun
- plural of hipbone; either of the two large bones that form the pelvis on each side of the body
Usage: commonly used in anatomy and medical contexts; often referred to in singular form as 'hipbone' when discussing one side
Examples
- The hipbones are connected to the spine and support the upper body.
- She could feel her hipbones protruding slightly as she bent forward.
- The doctor examined the patient's hipbones to check for any fractures.
- Dancers often develop strong muscles around their hipbones.
- The hipbones form part of the skeletal structure that protects internal organs.