Femur (coronal cut)
Product code: HB70605
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Single Side Left or right side of a region / system / organ.
The femur is the largest and longest bone in the body with a morphology that reflects its varied functions. The articulations of the femur at the hip and knee joints are designed for stability and strength, while permitting a range of lower limb movements, and force transmission to/from the body. This Bones specimen provides unique views of the morphology, features, landmarks, joint surfaces, and internal structure of a femur (one side).
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Uninterrupted 360° views
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Human tissue with unique ID
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Full aftersales support
Key features include
- Femur cut coronally to reveal the medullary cavity and trabecular bone.
- Articular surfaces of the hip and knee joints.
- Compressive and tensile groups of trabecular bone associated with joints.
- Key bony features and landmarks.
- Nutrient foramina and canals.
Possible variants or pathology (not guaranteed)
- Osteoporosis.
- Osteoarthritis and disease-related joint deformity.
- Rheumatological bone changes.
- Sites of previous bone fracture.
- Surgical intervention (e.g. K-wire, plates, screws).
