long bone

American

noun

Anatomy.

any of the long, cylindrical, marrow-containing bones of the limbs.

the long bone of the arm.

Etymology

Origin of long bone

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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The new method, developed in the US, involved placing a lengthening nail - known as a motorised telescopic nail - on the surface of Alfie's femur, the long bone in the thigh.

From BBC

"The growth series in our Dino Hall was critical to demonstrating that the hyoid in Tyrannosaurus showed the same kind of growth record as long bones," Morris explained.

From Science Daily

Fractures of the femur, the long bone in the upper leg, are a widespread injury in humans and are prevalent among elderly individuals.

From Science Daily

Meanwhile, when exposed to G-CSF, long bones rapidly increased formation of granulocyte progenitors and mature neutrophils.

From Science Daily

Scooter riders also had higher odds of experiencing long bone fractures and paralysis than their bicycle riding counterparts, though both groups were similarly likely to suffer traumatic brain injuries.

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