Femoral head
The femoral head (femur head or head of the femur) is the highest part of the thigh bone (femur). It is supported by the femoral neck.
| Femoral head | |
|---|---|
Upper extremity of right femur viewed from behind and above. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | caput femoris |
| MeSH | D005270 |
| TA98 | A02.5.04.002 |
| TA2 | 1361 |
| FMA | 32851 |
| Anatomical terms of bone | |
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