Pauwels classification describes fractures to one part of this bone, which suffers avascular necrosis in Legg-Calve-Perthes disease.
Pauwels classification describes fractures to one part of this bone, which suffers avascular necrosis in Legg-Calve-Perthes disease. Several muscles attach to this bone via the linea aspera, and its points of attachment to other structures include the lateral and medial condyles and the greater and lesser trochanters.  This bone is the origin of the vastus lateralis. The head of this bone joins with the acetabulum of the coxal bone in a ball and socket style joint.  This bone connects with the patella and articulates with the tibia. For 10 points, name this longest bone in the body which is located in the thigh.
Pauwels classification describes fractures to one part of this bone, which suffers avascular necrosis in Legg-Calve-Perthes disease.
femur