Femoral neck
Femoral Neck
The Femoral Neck (pronunciation: /ˈfɛmərəl nɛk/) is a crucial part of the human anatomy, specifically within the skeletal system.
Etymology
The term "Femoral" is derived from the Latin word "femur" which means thigh, while "Neck" comes from the Old English "hnecca", meaning the back of the neck.
Definition
The Femoral Neck is the flattened pyramidal process of bone connecting the femoral head with the femoral shaft, and forming with the latter a wide angle opening medialward.
Related Terms
- Femur: The thigh bone, which is the longest, largest, and strongest bone in the human body. The femoral neck is a part of this bone.
- Hip joint: The joint between the femur and the pelvis. The femoral neck is crucial in the functioning of this joint.
- Osteoporosis: A condition that weakens bones, making them fragile and more likely to break. It can affect any bone, but the hip (including the femoral neck) is a common site.
- Femoral Neck Fracture: A specific type of break that occurs in the hip. It happens just below the ball of the ball-and-socket hip joint; this ball is the femoral head.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Femoral neck
- Wikipedia's article - Femoral neck
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