Anatomy the proximal femur

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<p>what is the name of this joint and what kind of joint is it?</p>

what is the name of this joint and what kind of joint is it?

the hip joint and is a synovial ball and socket joint

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<p>what is this referred to as?</p>

what is this referred to as?

the head of the femur (ball) part of the ball and socket joint

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<p>what are these two areas called?</p>

what are these two areas called?

the most lateral boney growth is referred to as the greater trochanter whereas the medial bony growth is called the lesser trochanter

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<p>what is the line called that connects these two regions from an anterior perspective?</p>

what is the line called that connects these two regions from an anterior perspective?

intertrochanteric line

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<p>what is the line called that connects these two regions from a posterior view?</p>

what is the line called that connects these two regions from a posterior view?

intertrochanteric crest

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<p>what is this rough piece of bone called on the posterior aspect of the femur?</p>

what is this rough piece of bone called on the posterior aspect of the femur?

gluteal tuberosity