What is another word for Femurs?

Pronunciation: [fˈiːməz] (IPA)

Femurs are the long bones in the thigh that connect the hip to the knee. They are one of the strongest bones in the body and play a crucial role in supporting both the upper and lower body. Synonyms for femurs include thigh bone, femoral bone or simply femur. These synonyms can be used interchangeably in medical, anatomical or physical conversations. It is worth noting that the femurs are key bones on which leg bones and muscles attach, they play a significant role in human body biomechanics, making their study and understanding essential for health practitioners, athletes, and even physical therapists.

What are the hypernyms for Femurs?

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

Usage examples for Femurs

He rubs the inside of his Femurs against the outside of his wings.
"The Insect Folk"
Margaret Warner Morley
When hand in hand all joined in band, With clubs, umbrellas, Femurs, Declaring death and broken teeth 'Gainst blacksmiths, cobblers, seamers.
"A Collection of College Words and Customs"
Benjamin Homer Hall
I was amazed at the extraordinary massiveness of her bony framework and I examined her, to discover she had most of the bones in duplicate-in each thigh two Femurs welded together, in each shoulder a double humerus.
"The Gods are Athirst"
Anatole France

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