Femur Landmarks
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Femur Head
articulates with the acetabulum
Neck of Femur
Name the structure.
Greater Trochanter of Femur
Name the structure.
Lesser Trochanter of Femur
Name the structure.
Intertrochanteric Crest of Femur
ridge between the two trochanters on the posterior surface
Femur Shaft
long part of femur
Gluteal Tuberosity of Femur
insertion of gluteus maximus
Linea aspera
long vertical ridge of bone on the posterior shaft of the femur
Medial Supracondylar Line
a subtle ridge extending from the distal end of the linea aspera and angles medially
Lateral Supracondylar Line
a subtle ridge extending from the distal end of the linea aspera and angles laterally
Medial Condyle of Femur
articulates with the medial condyle of the tibia
Lateral Condyle of Femur
articulates with the lateral condyle of the tibia
Popliteal Surface of Femur
smooth, triangular area on the posterior distal femur where the lips of linea aspera diverge. Patella articulates anteriorly.
adductor tubercle
intercondylar notch (fossa)
Fovea Capitis
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