Femur

3. Is a deep cavity medial to the greater trochanter. The Gemelli muscle and the external and internal obturators insert in this fossa
8. Two small sesamoid bones located in the proximal gastrocnemius (calf) muscle tendons, Not found in cattle and horses
12. From which the gastrocnemii arise. The superficial digital flexor also arises from the lateral tuberosity.
13. Attachment for the joint capsule
14. Is poorly developed. It appears at the base of the greater trochanter
15. Ball part of the “ball and socket” joint of the hip

1. A pyramidal projection at the proximal end of the medial side of the body of the femur, serves for the insertion of the iliopsoas muscle
2. The caudal surface is rough and is limited by, which diverge as they approach each extremity.
4. Deep, wide space between the medial and lateral condyles
5. Small shallow fossa near the middle of the head called the
6. The two condyles are similar in shape and surface area (caudal aspect)
7. The largest sesamoid bone in the body.
8. Rough areas on each side, proximal to the condyles. They serve for the attachment of the collateral ligaments of the stifle.
9. Is the smooth groove on the craniodistal part of the bone for articulation with the patella.
10. A ridge of bone extends from the summit of the greater trochanter to the lesser trochanter called
11. It is the attachment for the middle gluteal muscle and the deep gluteal muscle, located directly lateral to the head.