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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 V- shaped bone that forms the posteroinferior part of the pelvis. one of the three bones that form the os coxae: ilium, ischium, pubis. ischial ramus. the limb of the ischium that passes anteriorly and superomedially toward the pubis.