Question: what is the name of the area where the femur articulates with the pelvis
Answer: femurs or femora / ˈfɛmərə , ˈfɛmrə / ) or thigh bone , is the most proximal ( closest to the hip joint ) bone of the leg in tetrapod vertebrates capable of walking or jumping , such as most land mammals , birds , many reptiles such as lizards , and amphibians such as frogs .