Head of Femur
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Tim Taylor
Anatomy & Physiology Senior Writer
Tim Taylor is a senior writer at Innerbody Research focusing on human anatomy and physiology. Tim earned both his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and his Master's degree in Teaching from the University of Pittsburgh.
Last updated: Jul 2nd, 2025
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The head of the femur is the upper end of the femur that is rounded into a ball and fits into a socket in the pelvis to form the hip joint.
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