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... > Tissues > Connective Tissue > Bone and Bones > Bones of Lower Extremity > Femur > Femur Head
... > Musculoskeletal System > Skeleton > Bone and Bones > Bones of Lower Extremity > Femur > Femur Head

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Femur Head  

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  • Topical Descriptor

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Entry terms

  • Femoral Head
  • Femoral Heads
  • Head, Femoral

Note

  • fractures = FEMUR HEAD /inj + HIP FRACTURES; avascular or aseptic necrosis of hip goes under FEMUR HEAD NECROSIS

Scope note

  • The hemispheric articular surface at the upper extremity of the thigh bone. (Stedman, 26th ed)

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D005270

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