The femur: a. is the longest bone in the body. b. is part of the pelvic girdle. c. directly articulates with the fibula. d. possesses a medial malleolus. Which bone of the ankle articulates with the tibia? What are the major features of the proximal portion of the femur?
is the joint between the femur and acetabulum of the pelvis and its primary function is to support the weight of the body in both static (e.g., standing) and dynamic (e.g., walking or running) postures.
Present methods regarding, for example, hip fracture surgery involves a great deal of craftsmanship. A patient with an injured leg is placed supine on a fracture table and a reduction maneuver is carried out. The foot of an injured leg is firmly fixed in a specially built shoe. Traction and...