femur
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Researchers confirmed that the fossil belonged to a juvenile by examining growth patterns in a thin section of its femur bone.
From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026
Far out in the desert, the researchers gaped at the six-foot-long femur, the jaw, teeth, and base of the crest.
From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026
An MRI eventually revealed that the top of his femur, or thigh bone, was near fracture.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026
The ACL, which connects the shin bone to the femur, is a main stabilizing force in the knee and protects the lower leg from sliding forward.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026
Twelve years ago, he was a professional hockey player better known as the Slammer, until he shattered his femur against another player’s head.
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
Vocabulary lists containing femur
Human Anatomy and Physiology - High School
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Human Anatomy and Physiology - Middle School
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