Femur

Name Structure TWELVE

Fovea capitis can be found in the

• neck of femur.

• greater trochanter.

• head of femur.

• lesser trochanter.

Which feature is E?

• Intercondylar fossa

• Neck

• Head

• Patellar surface

where is the lateral condyle?

Answer explanation

remember that the fibula is always found lateral to the tibial. Use this to identify media from lateral features.

Where is the femoral head?

Where is the femoral neck?

Where is the femoral greater trochanter?

Where is the femoral lesser trochanter?

Which feature is C?

• Head

• Neck

• Intercondylar fossa

• Fovea capitis

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which femur is this?

• Right

• Left

• Middle

• Trick question - both  are the same