What is another word for Femora?

Pronunciation: [fˈɛmɔːɹə] (IPA)

Femora is the plural form of femur, which refers to the longest bone in the human body that extends from the hip joint to the knee joint. Synonyms for femora include thigh bone, upper leg bone, os femoris, and thigh femur. Gradual wear and tear of the femora can lead to various hip and knee problems such as arthritis, fractures, and dislocations. Therefore, proper care and attention should be given to this vital bone. Stretching exercises, a healthy diet, and low-impact physical activities such as swimming and cycling can help maintain healthy femora and avoid any associated issues.

What are the hypernyms for Femora?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Femora

Elytra longer than the body, slightly opaque, light brown, with a few indistinct spots; wings scarcely as long as the elytra, with a greenish hue, except at the tip which is brownish; abdomen brown, shining, palest beneath, segments keeled above, posterior tibiae of a bright red, sides at the base yellowish, spines black, posterior Femora with two brown bands on the upper edge about the middle.
"Journals Of Two Expeditions Of Discovery In North-West And Western Australia, Vol. 2 (of 2)"
George Grey
In Heterocerus, which belongs to another family, the rasps are placed on the sides of the first abdominal segment, and are scraped by ridges on the Femora.
"The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex, Vol. I (1st edition)"
Charles Darwin
It also enclosed two perfect male skeletons, the tops of the Femora of another, and a bone of some animal.
"An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800"
Mary Frances Cusack

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