Femar Flashcards
1
Q
When looking at the femur, what is the protruding round part?
A
Head
2
Q
What is the part of the femur that sticks out laterally?
A
Greater trochanter
3
Q
What is the part of the femur that sticks out but is lower than both protruding bone markings at the top?
A
Lesser trochanter
4
Q
What is the groove on the posterior lateral side of the femur?
A
Gluteal tuberosity
5
Q
What is the middle length spiny part of the femur?
A
Linea aspera
6
Q
What is the divot on the posterior of the femur?
A
Intercondylar fossa
7
Q
What is the large bone marking sitting on the inside of the femur?
A
Medial condyle
8
Q
What is the large bone marking sitting on the outside of the bottom of the femur?
A
Lateral condyle
9
Q
What is in between the head and greater trochanter?
A
Neck of the femur
