Femur, Body Anatomy in 3D | Rolandic Anatomy

The long, cylindrical shaft of the thigh bone. Femoral shaft fractures are high-energy injuries that can cause significant internal bleeding; they are typically treated with an intramedullary nail.

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Related structures

Femur Femur, Neck Adductor Longus (Femur Insertion) Adductor Magnus (Femur Insertion) Articularis Genus Muscle (Femur Origin) Fovea for ligament of head of femur Gluteus Maximus Muscle (Femur Insertion) Gluteus Medius Muscle (Femur Insertion)