The 'Acetabulum' is a cavity found in the pelvic girdle for the articulation of the:
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Correct answer: Femur (thigh bone)
At the point of fusion of the ilium, ischium, and pubis in the pelvic girdle, there is a deep cup-shaped cavity called the acetabulum. This is where the head of the femur (thigh bone) articulates.
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