QUIZ II PART II Flashcards
the bone of the thigh
recognized by the angled head and trochanters
largest bone in there body
femur
the superior end
proximal extremity
the smooth ball like knob
articulates with the os coxa at the lunate surface of the acetabulum
head/proximal epiphysis
the depression at the medial edge
for attachment of ligament and passage of a vessel
fovea capitis femoris
the cylindrical part connecting the head with the body (shaft)
neck
- the large lateral bony projection at the junction of the neck and shaft
- can be palpated at the lateral aspect of the hip
- for attachment of ligament and muscle
Greater Trochanter / Trochanter Major
- small posteromedial projection at the junction of the neck and shaft
- for attachment of muscle
Lesser Trochanter / Trochanter Minor
- ridge from the greater trochanter to just inferior to the lesser trochanter
- for attachment of ligament and muscle
Intertrochanteric Line
smooth, cylindrical area
Shaft / Diaphysis
- inferior end of the femur
- primarily smooth for articulation with the tibia at the knee joint
Distal Extremity / Distal Epiphysis
- the medial part of the epiphysis - can be easily palpated at the medial aspect of the knee joint
- a synovial bicondylar joint
Medial Condyle
- the small sharp prominence at the superior edge of the medial epicondyle
- can determine the area but is too surrounded by muscle to palpate it
- for attachment of muscle
Adductor Tubercle
- the lateral part of the epiphysis
- easily palpated at the lateral aspect of the knee joint
Lateral Condyle
- the prominence at the lateral aspect of the lateral condyle
- easily palpated at the proximolateral aspect of the knee
- for attachment of the lateral collateral ligament
Lateral Epicondyle
- raised area to prevent patellar dislocation
Lateral Condylar Eminence
- smooth anterior surface of the condyles for articulation with the patella
- can palpate the margins with the knee flexed
Patellar Surface
- on the medial surface of the greater trochanter where it meets the neck
of the femur - the more posterior and more distinct depression
- for attachment of the obturator externus muscle
Trochanteric Fossa
- on the medial surface of the greater trochanter just anterior to the trochanteric fossa; sometimes very ill-defined
- for attachment of three muscles: superior and inferior gemellus muscles and
the obturator internus muscle.
Unnamed Fossa
- ridge from the greater trochanter to the lesser trochanter (posteriorly)
Intertrochanteric Crest
- small square-shaped projection about midway along the intertrochanteric crest
- for attachment of muscle
Quadrate Tubercle
- ridge consisting of three lines that passes lengthwise along the entire shaft
on its posterior surface - for attachment of muscle
Linea Aspera
- medial edge of the linea aspera
- for muscular attachment
Medial Lip
- superior continuation of the medial lip of the linea aspera
- continuous with the intertrochanteric line anteriorly
Spiral Line
- inferior continuation of the medial lip of the linea aspera
- ends at the adductor tubercle
Medial Supracondylar Line
- central line of the linea aspera, very short in length
- only well-defined superiorly
- for muscular attachment
Intermediate Lip
- superior continuation of the intermediate lip of the linea aspera
- ends at the lesser trochanter
Pectineal Line of the femur
- lateral edge of the linea aspera
- for muscular attachment
Lateral Lip
- superior continuation of the lateral lip; also has medial and lateral divisions
- if enlarged, is called the Gluteal Trochanter / Third Trochanter
Gluteal Tuberosity
- inferior continuation of the lateral lip of the linea aspera
- ends at the lateral epicondyle
Lateral Supracondylar Line
- the posterior inferior surface of the shaft of the femur
Popliteal Surface
- hole directed superiorly, because it angles away from the more rapidly
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growing end of the bone - usually near the midpoint of the femur and between the medial and lateral
lips of the linea aspera - may be two: in which case one is more proximal and one more distal
- allows passage of vessels to nourish the shaft of the bone
Nutrient Foramen
- the large depression between the medial and lateral condyles
- provides attachment for the cruciate ligaments
Intercondylar Notch / Intercondylar Fossa
- superior edge of the intercondylar fossa
- for attachment of the oblique popliteal ligament
Intercondylar Line
this angle indicates bipedal locomotion?
bicondylar angle, carrying angle
this angle relates to joint mobility?
angle of inclination
the angle formed by the long axis of the head and neck with the line of the bicondylar plane?
angle of femoral torsion/angle of declination
