The femur, or thigh bone, is the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the human body.
Here's a brief overview:
- Location: Upper leg, extending from the hip to the knee.
- Structure: Consists of a head (which articulates with the hip), a neck, the greater and lesser trochanters (muscle attachment points), and a shaft.
- Function: Supports body weight, facilitates movement, and serves as an attachment site for numerous muscles of the hip and leg.
