femora (Meaning)
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femora (pl.)
of Femur
Synonyms & Antonyms of femora
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femora Sentence Examples
- The femora, the longest and strongest bones in the human body, are located in the thigh.
- The femur is a long, cylindrical bone that connects the hip joint to the knee joint.
- The femur is divided into three parts: the head, the shaft, and the condyles.
- The head of the femur is a rounded knob that fits into the hip socket.
- The shaft of the femur is a long, slender column.
- The condyles of the femur are two rounded knobs at the bottom of the bone that articulate with the tibia and fibula.
- The femur is responsible for supporting the body's weight and allowing for movement at the hip and knee joints.
- Femoral fractures, or breaks in the femur, are common injuries that can occur as a result of trauma or overuse.
- Certain medical conditions, such as osteoporosis and Paget's disease of bone, can weaken the femora and make them more susceptible to fracture.
- Femoral surgery is sometimes necessary to treat fractures or other injuries to the bone.
FAQs About the word femora
of Femur
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The femora, the longest and strongest bones in the human body, are located in the thigh.
The femur is a long, cylindrical bone that connects the hip joint to the knee joint.
The femur is divided into three parts: the head, the shaft, and the condyles.
The head of the femur is a rounded knob that fits into the hip socket.
