Turkish Translation
Uyluk kemiği
Basic Medical Sciences
Femur
The long bone in the human leg extending from the hip to the knee, also known as the thigh bone. It is the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the human body, articulating proximally with the acetabulum of the pelvis and distally with the tibia and patella.
Turkish
Uyluk kemiği
Pronunciation
ˈfiːmər
Usage frequency
8
Relative in-app score
long bonelower limborthopedicsthigh
thigh boneos femoris
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Meaning and Clinical Context
The long bone in the human leg extending from the hip to the knee, also known as the thigh bone. It is the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the human body, articulating proximally with the acetabulum of the pelvis and distally with the tibia and patella.
When assessing a patient with a suspected femur fracture, immobilize the limb immediately and check for neurovascular compromise distal to the injury site.
Category
Example in Use
English: The radiograph revealed a comminuted fracture of the distal femur, requiring surgical intervention with internal fixation.
Turkish: Radyografi, internal fiksasyon ile cerrahi müdahale gerektiren distal femurda parçalı bir kırık ortaya çıkardı.
Clinical Notes
Scenario
A trauma patient presents with severe leg deformity and pain. Assess and manage a suspected mid-shaft femur fracture, noting potential blood loss.
Response Template
The imaging confirms a fracture of the femur. We need to prepare for an orthopedic consultation immediately.
Mini FAQ
What does Femur mean in medical English?
The long bone in the human leg extending from the hip to the knee, also known as the thigh bone. It is the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the human body, articulating proximally with the acetabulum of the pelvis and distally with the tibia and patella.
When is Femur used in clinical communication?
When assessing a patient with a suspected femur fracture, immobilize the limb immediately and check for neurovascular compromise distal to the injury site.
Which glossary category includes Femur?
Femur is grouped under Basic Medical Sciences in the HealthSpeak glossary.
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Tibia
The larger and stronger of the two bones in the lower leg, located on the medial side. It connects the knee with the ankle bones and is the main weight-bearing bone of t...
Pelvis
The basin-shaped complex of bones that connects the axial skeleton to the lower limbs. It is composed of the two hip bones (os coxae), the sacrum, and the coccyx, protec...
Knee Joint
A complex synovial hinge joint (ginglymus) that connects the femur, tibia, and patella, allowing for flexion, extension, and limited medial and lateral rotation. It is t...
Ankle Joint
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