Femur

Os femoris

The femur extends from the hip joint to the knee joint. Its proximal end features the femoral head, neck, and greater and lesser trochanters. The shaft is slightly bowed anteriorly. The distal end forms the medial and lateral condyles that articulate with the tibia.

Tipe Bone
Sistem Tubuh Skeletal
Wilayah Tubuh Thigh
Struktur Induk hindlimb long bone
Nama Latin Os femoris
FMA ID 24474

Fungsi

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 tibia during standing and locomotion.

Signifikansi Klinis

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.

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What is the Femur?
The femur extends from the hip joint to the knee joint. Its proximal end features the femoral head, neck, and greater and lesser trochanters. The shaft is slightly bowed anteriorly. The distal end forms the medial and lateral condyles that articulate with the tibia.
What is the function of the Femur?
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 tibia during standing and locomotion.
What body system is the Femur part of?
The Femur is part of the Skeletal.
What conditions affect the Femur?
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.
Where is the Femur located?
The Femur is located in the Thigh region of the body.

Struktur Terkait

fin bone bone of fin bone element bone bone fossa concavities subdivision of skeletal system skeletal system part skeletal joint articular joint radial element actinost Atlas (C1) Atlas skeleton set of all bones

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