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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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Taken once a daily, it can reduce the risk of vertebral compression fracture by 90% and femoral fracture by 51%. Emergency femoral angiography indicated complete obstruction of the right common iliac and left internal iliac arteries (Figure) with collateral supplies via lumbar arteries. Patellofemoral joint problems are the most common overuse injury of the lower extremity, and altered femoral or hip rotation may play a role in patellofemoral pain. |
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