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Lateral lip of linea aspera

Labium laterale lineae asperae

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System
Skeletal system
Regions
Lower limb
Side
Left and right
Landmark on
Femur
Femur, the structure this landmark is on
Femur, the structure this landmark is on. 3D model: Z-Anatomy - The libre 3D atlas of anatomy - CC-BY-SA 4.0

DescriptionUnreviewed

The lateral margin of the linea aspera of the femur gives attachment to the lateral intermuscular septum and the short head of the biceps femoris muscles.

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Names

Latin
Labium laterale lineae asperae
English
Lateral lip of linea aspera
French
Lèvre latérale de la ligne âpre
Spanish
Labio lateral de la línea áspera
Portuguese
Lábio lateral da linha áspera