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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.
Introduction to the Os Coxa Bone or Hip Bone. Three bones fuse together in adulthood to form the os coxa or hip bone. The ilium bone forms the superior portion of the os coxa, the ischium bone the lower posterior portion, and the pubis bone the lower anterior portion. Each os coxa has three articulation sites.The two os coxae meet anteriorly at the pubic symphysis joint and converge posteriorly with the sacrum at the sacroiliac joints.ach os coxa has three articulation sites. The two os coxae meet anteriorly at the pubic symphysis joint and converge posteriorly with the sacrum at the sacroiliac joints.