Osteology of the Femur

Question 1

Answer 1

A: Intertrochanteric Crest

B: Posterior Surface of Proximal Femur

C: Gluteal Tuberosity

D: Pectineal or Spiral Line

E: Linea Aspera

Question 2

Answer 2

A: Neck

B: Trochanteric Fossa

C: Attachment Site for the Piriformis Muscle

D: Greater Trochanter

E: Attachment Site for Gluteus Minimus

F: Head

G: Tubercle

H: Intertrochanteric Line

I: Lesser Trochanter

J: Shaft

Question 3

Answer 3

A: Fovea of Head

B: Attachment for Piriformis

C: Greater Trochanter

D: Attachment for Gluteus Medius

E: Attachment for Obturator Internus

F: Trochanteric Fossa

G: Quadrate Tubercle

H: Lesser Trochanter

I: Pectineal or Spiral Line

J: End of the Intertrochanteric Line

K: Oval Depression for Obturator Externus

L: Neck

Question 4

Answer 4

A: Fovea

B: Quadrate Tubercle

C: Lesser Trochanter

D: Pectineal or Spiral Line

E: Linea Aspera (Medial Margin)

F: Linea Aspera

G: Linea Aperia (Lateral Margin)

H: Gluteal Tuberosity

I: Intertrochanteric Line

J: Attachment for Gluteus Medius

K: Greater Trochanter

L: Neck

Question 5

Answer 5

A: Adductor Tubercle

B: Medial Epicondyl

C: Patellar Surface

D: Lateral Epicondyl

Question 6

Answer 6

A: Posterior Surface of the Lesser Trochanter

B: Shaft

C: Lateral Supracondylar Ridge

D: Medial Supracondylar Ridge

E: Facet for Attachment of Lateral Head of Gastrocnemius

F: Lateral Condyl

G: Facet for Attachment of Anterior Cruciate Ligament

H: Intercondylar Fossa

I: Facet for Attachment of Posterior Cruciate Ligament

J: Facet for Attachment of the Tendon of the Popliteus Muscle

K: Medial Condyl

L: Adductor Tubercle

M: Attachment for Medial Head of the Gastrocnemius Muscle