What bones articulate with the femur?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the specific bones that connect to or form joints with the femur, which is the thigh bone in humans.
Answer
Acetabulum of the pelvis proximally and tibia and patella distally.
The femur articulates with the acetabulum of the pelvis proximally and with the tibia and patella distally.
Answer for screen readers
The femur articulates with the acetabulum of the pelvis proximally and with the tibia and patella distally.
More Information
The femur is the longest and strongest bone in the human body, playing a crucial role in supporting the body's weight and in locomotion.
Tips
A common mistake is to forget the patella in the list of articulating bones or to confuse the fibula as articulating with the femur.
Sources
- 7.8A: Femur (The Thigh) - Medicine LibreTexts - med.libretexts.org
- Which bone articulates with the femur bone? - Quora - quora.com
- Femur bone anatomy: Proximal, distal and shaft | Kenhub - kenhub.com
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