Femur Flashcards
1
Q
What happens to the head of the femur cartilage?
A
Human femur head showing a flap ofcartilage (osteochondritis dissecans) due toavascular necrosis. Similar cartilage damage in dogs causes wear in the joint leading toosteoarthritic processes and is a common cause of elbow dysplasia.
2
Q
Dog body references
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3
Q
Femor image- name stuff
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4
Q
What are the sesamoids of the femur called?
A
Fabellae
