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question 79
6 parts | -- of 1 point
identify the region of the femur that forms part of the hip joint.
neck
fovea capitis
head
medial condyle
part c (3 of 6)
the condition known as a \fractured hip\ is most often a break in the femur. where is the femur particularly susceptible to a fracture?
neck
greater trochanter
acetabulum
head
part d (4 of 6)
For the first question: The hip joint is formed by the articulation of the femur's head with the pelvic acetabulum. The neck connects the head to the shaft, fovea capitis is a small pit on the head, and medial condyles are at the knee end of the femur.
For Part C: The femoral neck is a narrow, weight-bearing region between the femur head and shaft, making it prone to fractures, which are commonly referred to as "fractured hips". The acetabulum is part of the pelvis, not the femur, and the greater trochanter and head are less frequently the site of these common hip fractures.
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First question: Head
Part C (3 of 6): Neck