Femur vs Patella
| Propriedade | Femur | Patella |
|---|---|---|
| Nome latino | Os femoris | Os patellae |
| Tipo | Bone | Bone |
| Sistema corporal | Skeletal | Skeletal |
| Região corporal | Thigh | Thigh |
| Função | 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 largest sesamoid bone in the body, embedded within the quadriceps tendon. Increases the mechanical advantage of the quadriceps muscle by increasing the lever arm for knee extension. |
| Significado clínico | 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. | Patellar fractures result from direct trauma or forceful quadriceps contraction. Patellar dislocation typically occurs laterally. Chondromalacia patellae (runner's knee) causes anterior knee pain from cartilage degeneration. |
| FMA ID | 24474 | 24485 |