The femur is surrounded by all of the following structures except:

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Bursae are fluid-filled sacs that cushion the movement between bones and soft tissues, such as muscles and tendons. They are not typically described as surrounding bones like muscles, ligaments, and tendons do. Muscles, ligaments, and tendons are directly involved in connecting to and facilitating movement of the femur, whereas bursae serve more to reduce friction and cushion the area.

The Femur Is Surrounded by All of the Following Structures