Quadrate Tubercle Anatomy in 3D

A bump on the upper femur. It is the insertion of the "Quadratus Femoris" muscle; "Ischiofemoral Impingement" happens when this tubercle pinches against the "Sit-bone."

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Femur Adductor Tubercle Adductor Longus (Femur Insertion) Adductor Magnus (Femur Insertion) Articularis Genus Muscle (Femur Origin) Femur, Body Femur, Neck Fovea for ligament of head of femur