The thigh bone itself is called the femur, and the ball on the end is the femoral head. Thick muscles of the buttock at the back and the thick muscles of the thigh in the front surround the hip. *Disclaimer:*The information contained herein is compiled from a variety of sources. It may not be complete or timely.
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