Femur Labeled Diagram

Femur labeled diagram

The femur is the longest and strongest bone in the human body, located in the upper leg, between the hip and the knee joints. Here is a brief description of the labeled parts of the femur:

  • Head: The rounded proximal end of the femur that fits into the acetabulum of the hip bone.
  • Neck: The constricted area just below the head of the femur.
  • Greater trochanter: The large, bony prominence on the lateral (outer) side of the proximal femur.
  • Lesser trochanter: The smaller, bony prominence on the medial (inner) side of the proximal femur.
  • Intertrochanteric crest: The ridge of bone that connects the greater and lesser trochanters.
  • Intertrochanteric line: The line of bone that runs between the greater and lesser trochanters on the posterior side of the femur.
  • Shaft: The long, straight part of the femur that extends from the trochanters to the distal end.
  • Medial condyle: The rounded prominence on the medial side of the distal femur that forms part of the knee joint.
  • Lateral condyle: The rounded prominence on the lateral side of the distal femur that forms part of the knee joint.
  • Intercondylar notch: The deep notch between the medial and lateral condyles of the distal femur.
  • Patellar surface: The smooth, flat area on the anterior surface of the distal femur that articulates with the patella (kneecap).

These are the main labeled parts of the femur. The femur plays a critical role in supporting the weight of the body, and is involved in various movements such as walking, running, and jumping.