femoris

Noun

Meaning

the longest and thickest bone of the human skeleton; extends from the pelvis to the knee

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

femur femoral thighbone

Hypernyms

leg bone

Phrases with the word

ligamentum capitis femoris vena circumflexus femoris os femoris profunda femoris artery

Examples

The biceps femoris has two heads: The long head has its origin on the ischial tuberosity together with the semitendinosus and acts on two joints. Source: Internet

Rectus femoris is attached to the pelvis with two tendons, while the vasti are inserted to the femur. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

femoral triangle femoral vein femorally femoro- femoroabdominal femoroacetabular