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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.
A deep semispherical socket cavity in the lateral surface of the hip, with which the femoral head articulates, located at the convergence of the ilium, ischium, and pubis. The acetabulum is functionally comprised of two columns (anterior and posterior) and two walls (anterior and posterior).cetabulum (aÂ·s Â·taËÂ·by Â·l m) , n the bowl-shaped cavity that houses the rounded tip of the femur, where the ischium, pubis, and ilium join. Acetabulum. , pl. acetabula (as-Ä-tab'yÅ«-lÅ­m, -lÄ) [TA].