Thigh bone [Femur]

Os femoris [Femur]

Definition

IMAIOS

The femur is the main bone of the skeleton of the thigh (pelvic stylopodium). It is divided into 3 segments:

  • Head of femur
  • Body (shaft) of femur
  • Distal extremity with medial and lateral condyles

References

Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS