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.

Тип Bone
Система органов Skeletal
Область тела Thigh
Родительская структура hindlimb long bone
Латинское название Os femoris
FMA ID 24474

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 tibia during standing and locomotion.

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.

Часто задаваемые вопросы

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.

Связанные структуры

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