long bone

American  

noun

Anatomy.

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

   the long bone of the arm.

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Etymology

Origin of long bone

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

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 • Feb. 17, 2026

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.

From Science Daily • Jan. 9, 2024

Alongside the chalk drum in the grave was long bone pin, which might have held a shroud in place, and a clay ball, that a child might play with.

From Washington Post • Feb. 12, 2022

That is the long bone on the outside of the foot that connects to the little toe.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2022

Then she took each long bone and stacked it on top of the dress.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack