Femur - Anterior and Posterior Views

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Right Femur (anterior view)

Neck of Femur

Head of Femur

Articulates with acetabulum of os coxae

Lateral Condyle

Patellar Surface

Smooth articulating surface on
front of femur

Medial Condyle

Left Femur (posterior view)

Neck of Femur

Head of Femur

Articulates with acetabulum of os coxae

Medial Condyle

Lateral Condyle

Deep Depression

On back of femur to distinguish anterior from posterior

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