The primary weight-bearing area of the acetabulum is the ____________________ portion
a. superior-medial
b. inferior
c. inferior-medial
d. Weight is evenly borne throughout the entire surface of the acetabulum.
ANS: A
The primary weight-bearing surface of the acetabulum, or dome of the acetabulum, is located on the superior portion of the lunate surface. The lunate surface is slightly medial to the midline of the acetabulum.
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