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Detailed Anatomy of The Femur

The presentation by Wajid Ali Unar provides a comprehensive overview of the femur, detailing its anatomy, key structures, and functions. It highlights the femur as the longest and strongest bone in the human body, connecting the hip joint to the knee joint, and discusses its various parts including the proximal end, shaft, and distal end. Additionally, it covers the femur's role in supporting body weight, facilitating movement, and its development through endochondral ossification.

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Detailed Anatomy of The Femur

The presentation by Wajid Ali Unar provides a comprehensive overview of the femur, detailing its anatomy, key structures, and functions. It highlights the femur as the longest and strongest bone in the human body, connecting the hip joint to the knee joint, and discusses its various parts including the proximal end, shaft, and distal end. Additionally, it covers the femur's role in supporting body weight, facilitating movement, and its development through endochondral ossification.

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A presentation by Wajid Ali Unar (2K24-AV-188). Submitted to Dr. Noor
Samad. This presentation will provide a detailed overview of the anatomy
of the femur, its key structures, and its crucial functions.

by Unique learning
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The femur is the longest and strongest bone in the human Proximal end
body. It connects the hip joint to the knee joint. Shaft
Distal end
Pñ¿Ŋu«aš E±d 3 Keō
Sčñěcčěñeÿ
Head
Articulates with the acetabulum of the pelvis.

Nec‘
Narrow segment below the head.

Gñeačeñ Tñ¿cha±čeñ
Lateral projection for muscle attachment.

Leÿÿeñ Tñ¿cha±čeñ
Medial projection, smaller in size.
Shafč ¿f čhe Fe«ěñ

Cōšu±dñucaš B¿dō Lu±ea Aÿéeña Měÿcše


Long, cylindrical body Posterior surface
Aččach«e±č
of the femur. features the linea Ridge for attachment
aspera. of muscles.

Sčñe±gčh
Strong and slightly
curved for force
distribution.
Distal End 3 Key Structures
Medial Condyle
Articulates with the tibia.

Lateral Condyle
Also articulates with the tibia.

Intercondylar Fossa
Groove between condyles; holds cruciate ligaments.

Patellar Surface
Articulates with the patella (kneecap).
Sčñe±gčh a±d Sěéé¿ñč Fě±cču¿±ÿ

F¿ñce Reÿuÿča±ce
Weughč Sěéé¿ñč 1
Withstands compressive and tensile
Supports entire upper body weight. 2
forces.

L¿c¿«¿ču¿± 4 Baša±ce
3
Key for posture and locomotion. Essential for balance.
Měÿcše Aččach«e±čÿ
Gñeačeñ Tñ¿cha±čeñ
Gluteus medius, minimus.

Leÿÿeñ Tñ¿cha±čeñ
2
Iliopsoas.

Lu±ea Aÿéeña
3
Adductor muscles, vastus muscles.
Articulations
Hip Joint
1 Femoral head fits into the acetabulum.

Knee Joint
2
Medial and lateral condyles interact with tibia and patella.

Range of Motion
3
Needed for walking, running, sitting.
Development and Composition
Development Cortical Bone Trabecular Bone

Develops through endochondral Outer layer for strength. Inner layer for shock absorption.
ossification.
Labešed Duagña« ¿f čhe Fe«ěñ

Fe«ěñ La±d«añ‘ÿ
Major anatomical landmarks of the femur.

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