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The linea aspera is the roughened line that runs along the length of the posterior femur.

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Roughened line that runs along length of posterior femur?

The roughened line running along the length of the posterior femur is the linea aspera. It serves as the attachment site for muscles of the thigh and provides stability during movements such as walking and running.


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


What does femur length mean?

The Femur is the bone that goes from your hip down to your knee. Femur length would mean how long the Femur is.


If a bone is in the posterior view is it a left or right bone?

It's the same bone viewed from the back. Anterior is the front view of the right femur and posterior is the back view of the right femur.


What does femur mean?

The Femur is the bone that goes from your hip down to your knee. Femur length would mean how long the Femur is.


Sports the greater and lesser trochanters and linea aspera?

These are all anatomical landmarks found on the femur bone in the human body. The greater and lesser trochanters are bony protrusions located at the top of the femur, while the linea aspera is a ridge running along the posterior surface of the femur. These landmarks serve as attachment points for various muscles involved in hip and thigh movements.


Where is the intercondylar fossa located?

between the condyles on the distal end of the femur, on its posterior aspect.


What is the back of thigh bone?

The femur or thigh bone is the largest and strongest bone in the body. The dorsal aspect of the bone is also referred to as the posterior aspect of the femur.


How is the femur related to your length?

body length equal to 4times the femer length


Where do long bones lengthen?

Long bones such as the femur length along the epiphyseal plate that turns into the epiphyseal line in adults when their growth is complete.


What correlation exist between the length of the femur and body height?

Multiplying the length of the femur by 2. 6 and adding 65 to it should be roughly the person's body height in centimeters. However, the sex and race of the person can affect this relationship between the femur and body height.


Do the hamstring muscles lie posterior to the femur?

Yes. Hamstring group include the biceps femoris, semitendinosus and the semimembranosus.