👉 Hipbone is a term used in anatomy and physiology to refer to one of the two bones that make up the shoulder joint. The other bone involved in this joint is called the scapula, which connects the upper arm to the back of the neck. The hip bone is located at the top of the spine, while the scapula is a long bone that extends from the top of the elbow and is connected to the collarbone (also known as the clavicle) by the shoulder