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Were is the fovea capitis located?
The fovea capitis is located on the head of the femur bone, specifically on the medial and slightly posterior aspect. It is a small depression that serves as the point of attachment for the ligamentum teres.
What are the strongest ligament around the hip joint?
YES! There are at least 5 that I am aware of as a 1st year Physio student. They are: - iliofermoral ligament -ischiofemoral ligament -pubofemoral ligament -ligament of head of femur -transverse acetabular ligament
What are the functions of annular ligament in femur?
The annular ligaments are circular fibers that wrap around the joint capsule of the neck of the femur to help hold the head of the femur in the acetabulum.
What ligament is on the knee area posterior side of femur on tibia?
Four ligaments are present in the knee joint, the medial collateral ligament, lateral collateral ligament, anterior cruciate ligament, and posterior cruciate ligament. The medial collateral ligament is located at the inside of the knee joint. It extends from the medial femoral epicondyle to the tibia. The lateral collateral ligament is located at the outside of the knee joint. It extends from the lateral femoral epicondyle to the head of the fibula. The anterior cruciate ligament extends posterolaterally from the tibia and inserts on the lateral femoral condyle. The posterior cruciate ligament extends anteromedially from the tibia posterior to the medial femoral condyle.
What is heavier your head or your femur?
Your femur.
What is the connection between femur bone and head size?
there is no connection between the size of your head and your femur bone
What artery supplies blood to the head of the femur?
Medial Femoral Circumflex... Without this artery blood supply to the head of the femur is cut off and the head of the femur will die
The ligament holds the radius to the ulna at the proximal end?
The ligament you are referring to is the annular ligament, which encircles the head of the radius and attaches it firmly to the ulna. This ligament allows for proper rotation of the radius around the ulna during forearm movements.
Which muscles attach to the coracoid process?
Tendons: Pectoralis minor; Short head of Biceps Brachii; Caracobrachialis Ligaments: Coracoclavicular ligaments (conoid, trapezoid ligaments); Coracoacromial ligament; Coracohumeral ligament
What ligament stabilizes and encircles the head of the radius?
The annular ligament stabilizes and encircles the head of the radius, holding it in place against the radial notch of the ulna. This ligament helps maintain the relationship between the radius and ulna during movements of the elbow joint.
Function of teres major?
The main function of the teres major is its assistance with the movement of the humerus. It helps with the downward and backward movement of this and it also stabilizes the humeral head in the glenoid cavity.
What is the name of the bone marking of the femur that articulates with the pelvic girdle?
The bone marking of the femur that articulates with the pelvic girdle is called the head of the femur.
