femur

Meanings

• noun

  The longest and strongest bone in the human body, located in the thigh.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with femur
term , germ , firm , swarm

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Variants

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femora , femur , femurs , thigh bone

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Etymology

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From Latin 'femur' meaning thigh.

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Trivia

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1. The femur is the longest bone in the human body.

2. The femur is the strongest bone in the human body.

3. The head of the femur articulates with the acetabulum of the pelvis to form the hip joint.

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Related Concepts

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1. thighbone: Another name for the femur.

2. hip bone: The ilium, ischium, and pubis bones collectively form the hip bone and articulate with the femur to form the hip joint.

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Culture

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The femur is a significant bone in various aspects of human culture. In ancient Greece, the femur was believed to represent the connection between the body and soul. In art, the femur has been depicted in various forms, from realistic portrayals in anatomical illustrations to abstract representations in modern art.

How to Memorize "femur"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long bone in your thigh. Visualize the shape and location of the femur.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'femur' with the thigh bone and the long bone in the leg.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic like 'F is for Femur, the long bone in your thigh.'

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