Chapter 12 The locomotor system/Fig 12.12.jpg

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Osteonecrosis (avascular necrosis) of the femoral head. The articular surface of the femoral head shows a crescent-shaped depression (A) which, on the cut section (B) is seen to be due to a subchondral fracture. The yellow tissue (*) is necrotic bone.