Bones - Femur

4 important questions on Bones - Femur

What is the trochanteric notch?

It is a cavity between the neck of the head of the femur and the greater trochanter. It divides the cranial and caudal trochanter. It is the insertion site for the obturator muscle.

What are the various femur head shapes in various species?

- Dog: spheroidal
- Cow: elongated
- Horse: spheroidal

What is the fovea in a femur head?

It is a small indentation on the articular surface of the femur head, it is an anchoring point for ligaments, tendons, or muscles.
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What are the surfaces of the femur that allow patellar movement?

The sliding surface of the femur is the trochlea

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