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SIMPLE DEFINITION:
linea /li·nea/ (lin´e-ah) pl. li´neae [L.] line; in anatomy, a narrow ridge or streak on the surface of a structure.
IN-DEPTH DEFINITION:
linea_as·pe·ra_definition">linea as·pe·ra definitionPronunciation: /-ˈas-pə-rə/Function: n
pl lineae as·pe·rae ; Pronunciation: /-rē/
: a longitudinal ridge on the posterior surface of the middle third of the femur
The term 'linea aspera' is the latin name for a certain section of the femur that translates directly as 'rough line'.
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Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2007 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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The muscle that originates along the entire length of the linea aspera of the femur?
A muscle that originates along the linea aspera of the femur is
Where is the linea aspera located?
the femur
Name the roughened line that runs along the length of the posterior femur?
The linea aspera is the roughened line that runs along the length of the posterior femur.
Sites of muscle attachment on the proximal femur?
the medial epicondyle and the lateral epicondyle - The gluteal tuberosity and linea aspera
Sports the greater and lesser trochanters and linea aspera?
Femur
What is linea aspera?
It is a line or ridge on the dorsal side of the femur bone.
Roughened line that runs along length of posterior femur?
Linea aspera
Which muscle of the medial compartment of the thigh does not insert onto the linea aspera of the femur?
Rectus femoris
Is there a plant or flower called linea?
Linea
When was Doodia aspera created?
Doodia aspera was created in 1810.
When was Gahnia aspera created?
Gahnia aspera was created in 1810.
When was Candoia aspera created?
Candoia aspera was created in 1877.
