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femoral ridge

crista femoris

Low crest that arises just behind the acetabular head and extends distally for about one-third the length of the femoral shaft.

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Type Organ
Parent Structure skeletal element projection
Latin Name crista femoris

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the femoral ridge?

Low crest that arises just behind the acetabular head and extends distally for about one-third the length of the femoral shaft.

What is the Latin name for the femoral ridge?

The Latin name for the femoral ridge is crista femoris.

References

  1. UBERON — UBERON:3000894 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.