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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.
one of three bones that form the os coxae: ilium, ischium, pubis. greater sciatic notch. the notch on the inferior portion of ilium located posteromedial to the ischial spine. the greater sciatic notch is converted to the greater sciatic foramen by the sacrospinous ligament and the sacrotuberous ligament.