femur anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What does the posterior aspect of the patella (the facets) articulate with ?
A
femoral condyle
2
Q
name all the parts of the proximal femur (6)?
A
-head of femur
-femoral neck
-greater trochanter
-lesser trochanter
-gluteal tuberosity
-trochanteric crest (under neck)
3
Q
name all the parts of the shaft of the femur ?
A
-linear aspera
4
Q
general functions of the proximal femur
A
tendon attachment
5
Q
what is on the posterior aspect of the femur distally ?
A
-medial and lateral supracondylar lines
6
Q
name 2 structure’s below the supracondylar lines ?
A
- intercondylar fossa (between the condyles)
- both femoral condyles
7
Q
what does the femoral condyles provide attachment for ?
A
cruciate ligaments
(acl etc)
7
Q
what is on the medial condyle specifically
A
adductor tubercle
7
Q
where are the epicondyles located
A
outside of knee, lateral,side
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