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femur (fē`mər): see leg leg, one of the paired limbs of an animal used for support of the body and for locomotion. Properly, the human leg is that portion of the extremity between the foot and the thigh. This section of the human leg contains two long bones, the tibia and the fibula. ..... Click the link for more information. . femur 1. the longest thickest bone of the human skeleton, articulating with the pelvis above and the knee below 2. the corresponding bone in other vertebrates 3. the segment of an insect's leg nearest to the body femur [′fē·mər] (anatomy) The proximal bone of the hind or lower limb in vertebrates. The thigh bone in humans, articulating with the acetabulum and tibia. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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FIMA--INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY FAIR Eduardo Cativiela, Director General Box 108, 50012 Zaragoza SPAIN Phone: 313211 Telex: 58185 FEMU E March 18-24, 1988 Exhibition Center Zaragoza, Spain International Agricultural Machinery Technical Fair Eduardo Cativiela, Director General Box 108, Zaragoza, SPAIN Phone: 358150 Telex: 58185 FEMU E Mar. Ulla Fernstedt, Director Box 6066, S-550 06, Joenkoeping, SWEDEN, Phone: 036-11-90-60 Telex: 70164 June 5-10, 1986 Joenkoeping Sweden International Agricultural Machinery Technical Fair Eduard Cativiela, Director General Box 108, Zaragoza, SPAIN Phone: 358150 Telex: 58185 FEMU E April 5-13, 1986 Palacio Ferial Zaragoza, Spain SIMA International Agricultural Machinery Show Pierre Wagner, President International Trade Shows in France, 8 W. |
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