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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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24) The quadriceps femoris muscles were assessed because knee extensor strength has been correlated with both pain severity and physical function in knee OA. Also, have your doctor check for a tight biceps femoris muscle, which is associated with a lumbo-pelvic dysfunction. Thighs: The anterior thigh is composed of the quadriceps group (rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis, and vastus intermedius), which extend the knee (rectus femoris also flexes the hip). |
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