Bony Landmarks: Femur Flashcards

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Neck of Femur

Connects the head of the femur to the shaft.
Critical for weight bearing and hip joint stability.

Greater Trochanter

Large, bony prominence located on the lateral side of the proximal femur.
Serves as an attachment point for muscles including the gluteus medius and minimus.

Intertrochanteric Line

A ridge of bone on the anterior side connecting the greater and lesser trochanters.
Important for muscle attachments and establishing the neck angle.

Linea Aspera

A rough, vertical ridge located on the posterior side of the femoral shaft.
Provides attachment for several muscles in the thigh, including adductors.

Lateral Epicondyle of Femur

Projection located above the lateral condyle.
Provides attachment for ligaments and muscles, notably the iliotibial band.

Medial Epicondyle of Femur

Projection above the medial condyle.
Key attachment site for ligaments, including the medial collateral ligament.

Lateral Condyle of Femur

Rounded surface on the outer side of the distal femur.
Articulates with the lateral meniscus and contributes to the knee joint structure.

Medial Condyle of Femur

Similar to the lateral condyle but located on the inner side.
Works with the medial meniscus, providing stability to the knee joint.

Intercondylar Fossa

Deep notch situated between the lateral and medial condyles at the distal end.
Houses important structures including ligaments that stabilize the knee.

Adductor Tubercle

Prominent bump on the medial epicondyle of the femur.
Provides an attachment point for adductor muscles.

Supracondylar Ridges

Ridges found above each of the condyles on the femur.
Serve as attachment sites for the muscles and help to define the shape of the distal femur.

Lesser Trochanter

Smaller bony prominence located on the medial side of the femur.
Acts as an attachment point for the iliopsoas muscle, crucial for hip flexion.

Head of Femur

Spherical upper end of the femur that articulates with the acetabulum of the pelvis.
Key component for hip joint mobility and stability.

Trochlea

Smooth, curved surface found on the distal femur that interacts with the patella.
Essential for proper knee function during flexion and extension.

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Test your knowledge of the bony landmarks of the femur with these flashcards. Each card focuses on a specific term related to the anatomical features of the femur, including definitions and descriptions. Perfect for students of anatomy or those preparing for related exams.

Bony Landmarks: Femur Flashcards

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What is the neck of femur?

What is the greater trochanter?

What does the intertrochanteric line refer to?

What is the linea aspera?

What is the lateral epicondyle of femur?

What does the medial epicondyle of femur refer to?

What is the lateral condyle of femur?

What is the medial condyle of femur?

What does intercondylar fossa refer to?

What is the adductor tubercle?

What are the supracondylar ridges?

What is the lesser trochanter?

What is the head of femur?

What does trochlea refer to in femur anatomy?