-This Figure Shows the Femur

question 58

Multiple Choice

-This figure shows the femur.The feature indicated by number 1 is the

• A)arcuate line.
• B)posterior superior iliac spine.
• C)intertrochanteric line.
• D)intertrochanteric crest.
• E)pectineal line.

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