Question

The condition known as a ""fractured hip"" is most often a break in the femur. Where is the femur particularly susceptible to a fracture? a) Greater trochanter b) Head c) Acetabulum d) Neck

Answer 1

For a hip fracture, the femoral neck is by far the most common location.

Step-by-step explanation:

For a hip fracture, the femoral neck is by far the most common location. The hip is a ball and socket that crosses the pelvis with your upper leg. The femoral head is at the top of your thigh bone.

Fractures in the femoral neck are intracapsular fractures. The capsule is the region containing the fluid which numbs the hip joint and nourishes it.