Thigh bone [Femur]
Os femoris [Femur]
Definition
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