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neck of femur

Term ID
UBERON:0007119
Synonyms
  • collum femoris
  • femoral neck
  • femur neck
  • neck of the femur
Definition
The femur neck or neck of the femur is a flattened pyramidal process of bone, connecting the femoral head with the femoral shaft, and forming with the latter a wide angle opening medialward. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Femur_neck
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