Linea aspera

Definition

The linea aspera is a prominent ridge found on the posterior surface of the femur bone, serving as an attachment site for muscles and ligaments. It plays a crucial role in stabilizing the leg by distributing muscle forces across the femur.

Related terms

Femur:

The longest and strongest bone in the human body, extending from the hip to the knee.

Adductor Muscles: A group of muscles in the thigh responsible for adducting, or pulling together, the legs.

Medial Condyle:

One of two rounded prominences at the distal end of the femur that articulates with the tibia