Femur

Description

The bone that extends from the pelvis to the knee, being the longest and largest bone in the body; its head articulates with the acetabulum of the hip bone, and distally, the femur, along with the patella and tibia, forms the knee joint [Source: Brenda].

Structure

Changes associated with this tissue

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