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Although technically not part of the thigh, the patella, or kneecap, is included in this region as well. Figure 9: Right femur, anterior and posterior views A. Femur Landmarks / Markings : ï· Head: Rounded region at the proximal end of the femur; articulates with the acetabulum of the os coxa.
The acetabulum is formed by an anterior and a posterior column of the bone. The posterior column; which extends from the ischiopubic ramus up to the ilium, including the greater and lesser sciatic notch, most of the quadrilateral plate and ischial tuberosity.