Femoral head
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For the band with the same name, see Head of Femur (band).
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.
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Latin | caput femoris |
MeSH | D005270 |
TA98 | A02.5.04.002 |
TA2 | 1361 |
FMA | 32851 |
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