Femoral: meaning, definitions and examples

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femoral

 

[ หˆfษ›mษ™rษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

anatomy, medical

The term 'femoral' relates to the femur, which is the thigh bone in the human body. Specifically, it refers to structures associated with this bone, including blood vessels, muscles, and nerves that are located in the femur area. The femoral artery, for instance, is a major blood vessel that supplies blood to the lower limb. Additionally, femoral can describe categories of surgery or injuries related to the femur. Understanding this term is essential in medical fields, particularly in orthopedics and vascular medicine.

Synonyms

femur-related, leg, thigh

Examples of usage

  • The femoral artery carries blood to the legs.
  • He suffered a femoral fracture during the game.
  • The femoral nerve is crucial for leg movement.

Translations

Translations of the word "femoral" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น femoral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‡เคฎเฅ‹เคฐเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช femoral

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ femoral

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ะตะณะฝะพะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ udowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคง่…ฟใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท fรฉmoral

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ femoral

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท femoral

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€ํ‡ด์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฎุฐูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ femorรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ femorรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่‚ก้ชจ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ femoralni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ femoral

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒ แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ femoral

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ femoral

Etymology

The word 'femoral' originates from the Latin word 'femur,' which means 'thigh.' This derivation reflects the anatomical significance of the femur as a central bone in the human leg. The use of 'femoral' in medical and anatomical contexts can be traced back to the late 17th century as the study of human anatomy became more systematic and formalized. With the advancement of medical science, the term has gained prominence in discussions regarding vascular health, orthopedic surgery, and musculoskeletal disorders. This historical progression highlights the increasing importance of understanding the femur and its related structures in both clinical and educational settings.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,840, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.