femoral

American  

[fem-er-uhl] / ˈfɛm ər əl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or situated at, in, or near the thigh or femur.

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femoral British  

/ ˈfɛmərəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to the thigh or femur

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Other Word Forms

• interfemoral adjective
• postfemoral adjective

Etymology

Origin of femoral

1775–85; < Latin femor- (stem of femur ) thigh + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Using advanced 3D imaging along with other analytical techniques, the research team identified a femoral tubercle in Sahelanthropus.

From Science Daily

Researchers at Flinders University used information from the Study of Osteoporotic Fractures, drawing on repeated measures of beverage intake and BMD at the hip and femoral neck.

From Science Daily

It involves threading a catheter through the thigh’s femoral artery, behind the heart through the carotid artery and into the skull.

From Los Angeles Times

A Leeds statement said Dallas had reminded "a key person behind the scenes" despite not featuring for Daniel Farke's side in recent times because of his femoral fracture.

From BBC

Vinícius “has been diagnosed with a tear in his left femoral bicep which is affecting the tendon in his hamstring. His recovery will be monitored,” the club said.

From Washington Times