Detailed Anatomy of the Femur for BIOL235

The femoral head is the rounded end of the femur bone that fits into the hip socket.

The femur neck is the part of the femur bone that connects the femur head to the shaft. The other options are incorrect as they refer to different parts of the femur bone.

The greater trochanter is the large bony prominence on the femur where several muscles attach, providing stability and movement of the hip joint.

The lesser trochanter is a bony protrusion on the femur, located lower and on the medial side of the greater trochanter.

The correct term for the main portion of the femur bone is known as the femur body or shaft. The femur head is located at the top of the femur bone, the femur neck is the section right below the head, and the femur condyles are found at the bottom of the femur bone near the knee joint.

The linea aspera is a prominent ridge on the posterior surface of the femur, serving as an attachment site for muscles and ligaments.

The patella, commonly known as the knee cap, is a small bone located in front of the knee joint. It acts as a protective covering for the knee joint and helps with the extension of the leg.

The lateral condyle is one of the rounded projections at the distal end of the femur, while the medial condyle is the other projection. The greater trochanter is a bony prominence on the proximal femur, and the intercondylar fossa is a depression between the condyles at the distal end of the femur.

The correct answer, medial epicondyle, refers to the bony projection on the inner side of the distal end of the femur. The incorrect answers provide other anatomical features of the femur to test the examinee's knowledge.

The lateral epicondyle is a bony projection located on the distal end of the femur, while the medial epicondyle is located on the inner side. The greater trochanter is a prominent bony bump at the proximal end of the femur, and the intercondylar fossa is a depression located between the condyles.