Femur vs Humerus
| Property | Femur | Humerus |
|---|---|---|
| Latin Name | Os femoris | Os humeri |
| Type | Bone | Bone |
| Body System | Skeletal | Skeletal |
| Body Region | Thigh | Upper Arm |
| Function | The longest and strongest bone in the human body. Bears the weight of the body and provides attachment for powerful thigh muscles. Transmits body weight from the hip to the … | The bone of the upper arm connecting the shoulder to the elbow. Provides attachment points for muscles of the shoulder and arm, enabling a wide range of upper limb movements. |
| Clinical Significance | Femoral neck fractures are common in elderly patients with osteoporosis. Femoral shaft fractures result from high-energy trauma. The femoral head is susceptible to avascular necrosis. | Surgical neck fractures are common in elderly patients. Midshaft fractures may damage the radial nerve causing wrist drop. Supracondylar fractures are the most common elbow fractures in children. |
| FMA ID | 24474 | 13303 |
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Femur
Os femoris
Longest and strongest bone in the human body, the femur bears the body's weight and anchors the powerful muscles of the thigh, transmitting weight from the hip to the tibia during standing and locomotion. It …