Word
femoral
US/ˈfɛˌmɝəɫ/
UK/fˈɛməɹəl/
Definition
adj. relating to the femur, which is the large bone in your thigh.
adj. relating to the femur or the thigh. Often used in medical contexts to describe anatomical structures or surgical procedures.
Examples
“The doctor checked the femoral artery for a pulse.”
“During the physical exam, the physician palpated the femoral region to assess for any swelling or tenderness.”
“The femoral nerve is responsible for both motor function and sensory perception in the lower limb, making it a critical target for surgeons during hip replacement procedures.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor checked the femoral artery for a pulse.”
contextual
“During the physical exam, the physician palpated the femoral region to assess for any swelling or tenderness.”
complex
“The femoral nerve is responsible for both motor function and sensory perception in the lower limb, making it a critical target for surgeons during hip replacement procedures.”
Real-World Examples
“They repeatedly assessed participants' beverage habits and measured BMD at both the hip and femoral neck, two areas closely linked to fracture risk.” “He suffered a huge wound in his thigh, which just missed his femoral artery.”