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

The last two characteristics, femoral antetorsion and the gluteal complex, had been suggested by earlier research, and the new study confirmed their presence.

From Science Daily • Jan. 3, 2026

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 • Mar. 6, 2025

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 • Apr. 10, 2024

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 • Nov. 18, 2023

The huge femoral bones that Darwin had extracted from the soil belonged to a vast, elephant-size llama; its smaller current version was unique to South America.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee