Hip osteology

Question 1

where is the head of femur

Answer 1

the most proximal and superior part of the femur (ball shaped)

Question 2

where is the greater trochanter

Answer 2

the prominent bony landmark which sticks out laterally

Question 3

where is the lesser trochanter

Answer 3

sits on the medial side of the intertrochanteric line

Question 4

where is the neck of femur

Answer 4

inferior to the head of the femur

Question 5

where is the shaft of the femur

Answer 5

the long part of the femur

Question 6

where is the gluteal tuberosity

Answer 6

sits on the medial side inferior to the greater trochanter

Question 7

where is the linea aspera

Answer 7

the pointy line on the posterior side of the femur