Femur vs Tibia

属性 Femur Tibia
拉丁名称 Os femoris Os tibiae
类型 Bone Bone
身体系统 Skeletal Skeletal
身体区域 Thigh Leg
功能 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 larger of the two leg bones, the tibia bears most of the weight transmitted from the femur to the foot. It provides attachment for muscles of the leg and …
临床意义 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. Tibial plateau fractures affect the knee joint. Tibial shaft fractures are the most common long bone fractures. Stress fractures of the tibia are common in athletes and military personnel.
FMA ID 24474 24476