It is a line or ridge on the dorsal side of the femur bone.
the medial epicondyle and the lateral epicondyle - The gluteal tuberosity and linea aspera
Femur
Linea aspera
The Linea Alba (meaning "white line" in Latin) is a fibrous structure that proceeds down the center of the abdomen in humans and other vertebrates. In humans the Alba begins at the xiphoid process all the way to the pubic symphysis. The Alba is primarily made of collagen connective tissue.
Lina Alba: A fibrous band that runs vertically along the center of the anterior abdominal wall and receives the attachments of the oblique and transverse abdominal muscles. Also called white line.
A muscle that originates along the linea aspera of the femur is
the femur
The linea aspera is the roughened line that runs along the length of the posterior femur.
the medial epicondyle and the lateral epicondyle - The gluteal tuberosity and linea aspera
Femur
Linea aspera
Rectus femoris
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: npl lineae as·pe·rae ; Pronunciation: /-rē/: a longitudinal ridge on the posterior surface of the middle third of the femurThe term 'linea aspera' is the latin name for a certain section of the femur that translates directly as 'rough line'.portions gained from:Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2007 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
Doodia aspera was created in 1810.
Gahnia aspera was created in 1810.
Candoia aspera was created in 1877.
Saxifraga aspera was created in 1753.