Tubercle Of The Femur
Tubercle of the femur can refer to: * Quadrate tubercle * Adductor tubercle of femur The adductor tubercle is a tubercle on the lower extremity of the femur. It is formed where the medial lips of the linea aspera end below at the summit of the medial condyle. It is the insertion point of the tendon of the vertical fibers of the a ...

Quadrate Tubercle
The quadrate tubercle is a small tubercle found upon the upper part of the femur. It serves as a point of insertion of the quadratus femoris muscle, along with the intertrochanteric crest and the linea quadrata. Structure The quadrate tubercle is located about the junction of the upper one-third and lower two-thirds, on the intertrochanteric crest The intertrochanteric crest is a prominent bony ridge upon the posterior surface of the femur at the junction of the neck and the shaft of the femur. It extends between the greater trochanter superiorly, and the lesser trochanter inferiorly. Ana .... In a small anatomical study, it was shown that the epiphysial line passes directly through the quadrate tubercle. The quadrate tubercle is the site of insertion of the quadratus femoris muscle. Variation The size of the quadrate tubercle varies. It is not always located on the intertrochanteric crest. Adjacent areas can also be part of the quadrate tubercle, such as the posterior su ...
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