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CAPUT FEMORIS [1 record]

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Record 1 2016-12-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Bones and Joints
Universal entry(ies)
caput femoris
Latin
A02.5.04.002
classification system code, see observation
DEF

The hemispheric articular surface at the upper extremity of the thigh bone.

OBS

head of femur: term derived from the Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.5.04.002: Terminologia Anatomica identifying number.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Os et articulations
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
caput femoris
Latin
A02.5.04.002
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Saillie arrondie de l'extrémité supérieure de l'os de la cuisse.

OBS

tête du fémur : terme dérivé de la Terminologia Anatomica.

OBS

A02.5.04.002 : numéro d'identification de la Terminologia Anatomica.

Spanish

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