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Popliteal surface of femur

Facies poplitea ossis femoris

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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

Triangular surface at the posterior side of the femur, between the bifurcation of the two lips of the linea aspera and the intercondylar line.

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Names

Latin
Facies poplitea ossis femoris
English
Popliteal surface of femur
French
Surface poplitée
Spanish
Cara poplítea del hueso fémur
Portuguese
Superfície poplítea do fêmur