Femur vs Mandible
| Свойство | Femur | Mandible |
|---|---|---|
| Латинское название | Os femoris | Os mandibulae |
| Тип | Bone | Bone |
| Система органов | Skeletal | Skeletal |
| Область тела | Thigh | Face |
| Функция | 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 only movable bone of the skull, forming the lower jaw. Essential for mastication (chewing), speech articulation, and maintaining the lower dental arch. |
| Клиническое значение | 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. | Mandibular fractures are the second most common facial fractures. The inferior alveolar nerve runs through the mandibular canal and can be damaged during wisdom tooth extraction. Temporomandibular joint disorders cause … |
| FMA ID | 24474 | 52748 |
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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 …