femur-quiz

The femur, often referred to as the thigh bone, plays a crucial role in our ability to stand, walk, and run. Understanding its structure and function is essential for anyone interested in human anatomy or medicine. Dive into this quiz to challenge your knowledge about this remarkable bone and its significance in the human body. Good luck, and may you ace this quiz!
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Femur Quiz
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1. Where is the femur located in the human body?
Think about the largest bone in the body.

Femur Quiz Questions Overview

1. Where is the femur located in the human body?

Arm
Leg
Skull
Spine

2. What is the primary function of the femur?

Protecting the brain
Supporting the body’s weight and enabling movement
Producing blood cells
Protecting the heart

3. Which part of the femur connects to the hip bone?

Head of femur
Shaft of femur
Condyle
Trochanter

4. What is the name of the large, bony prominence on the proximal end of the femur?

Patella
Greater trochanter
Lesser trochanter
Medial epicondyle

5. Which artery primarily supplies blood to the femur?

Femoral artery
Brachial artery
Carotid artery
Radial artery

6. Which muscle group attaches to the femur and is responsible for extending the knee?

Hamstrings
Quadriceps
Gluteal muscles
Calf muscles

7. What is the term for the distal end of the femur that articulates with the tibia?

Femoral head
Femoral shaft
Femoral condyles
Femoral neck

8. What type of bone is the femur classified as?

Short bone
Flat bone
Long bone
Irregular bone

9. Which condition involves a break in the femur bone?

Osteoporosis
Femoral fracture
Arthritis
Tendinitis

10. What is the name of the hollow region within the femur that contains bone marrow?

Medullary cavity
Periosteum
Epiphysis
Diaphysis
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