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Femur Shape

Femur Shape

why femur bone si posteriorly concave?????????
Is there any engenering behind it for weight transmition??????????
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Hello!

The body or shaft of the femur is almost cylindrical. It is slightly arched, convex anteriorly and concave posteriorly and if you have some deformity then get an X-ray done and follow up with an orthopedician.

The age is also important to understand the cause.

Take care!
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