femur

[US]/'fiːmə/
[UK]/'fimɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. thighbone; the bone of the upper leg.

Example Sentences

Besides, immediately following the implantation of the cementless porous-coated hip endoprosthesis, no bonding exists between the femur and the prosthesis.

The findings are bilateral short femurs and endorotation of both feet.There is also discrete facial dysmorphism with micrognathia and flat forehead.

This femur has a large eccentric tumor mass arising in the metaphyseal region.This is an osteosarcoma (a variant known as parosteal osteogenic sarcoma) of bone.

The femur is the longest bone in the human body.

He fractured his femur in a skiing accident.

The femur connects the hip to the knee.

She underwent surgery to repair her broken femur.

The femur provides support for the body when standing or walking.

The femur is a weight-bearing bone.

A strong femur is important for mobility and stability.

The femur can withstand a significant amount of force.

Athletes often focus on strengthening their femurs to prevent injuries.

The femur is a key bone in the skeletal system.

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