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In many four-legged animals the femur is the upper bone of the hindleg. The top of the femur fits into a socket in the pelvis called the hip joint, and the bottom of the femur connects to the shinbone and kneecap to form the knee. In humans the femur is the largest and thickest bone in the body.
8 lis 2021 · The femur, commonly known as the thigh bone or thighbone, is the longest, strongest, and heaviest bone in the human body. The name of the bone is derived from the Latin word ‘femur‘, meaning ‘thigh’. It is the only bone present in the thigh region, extending from the hip to the knee.
11 sie 2024 · Learn about the femur, the largest and strongest bone in the human body, and its function, structure, and associated conditions. Find out how to treat femur injuries and what to expect from physical therapy.
11 wrz 2023 · The femur bone is the strongest and longest bone in the body, occupying the space of the lower limb, between the hip and knee joints. Femur anatomy is so unique that it makes the bone suitable for supporting the numerous muscular and ligamentous attachments within this region, in addition to maximally extending the limb during ambulation.
7 wrz 2024 · femur, upper bone of the leg or hind leg. The head forms a ball-and-socket joint with the hip (at the acetabulum), being held in place by a ligament (ligamentum teres femoris) within the socket and by strong surrounding ligaments. In humans the neck of the femur connects the shaft and head at a 125° angle, which is efficient for walking.
13 lis 2020 · The femur is the only bone in the thigh and the longest bone in the body. It acts as the site of origin and attachment of many muscles and ligaments, and can be divided into three parts; proximal, shaft and distal.
The femur is the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the human body. The main function of the femur is weight bearing and stability of gait. An essential component of the lower kinetic chain.
