Femoral head

Femoral head
Upper extremity of right femur viewed from behind and above.
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Identifiers
Latincaput femoris
MeSHD005270
TA98A02.5.04.002
TA21361
FMA32851
Anatomical terms of bone

The femoral head (femur head or head of the femur) is the highest part of the thigh bone (femur). It is supported by the femoral neck.

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