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

Permanent canine teeth are grown by 7 months and long bones have finished growth by 12 months.

From Seattle Times

In addition to the batlike wings, which had never before been observed in a dinosaur, Yi qi had an extraordinary long bone jutting out from its wrist.

From New York Times

A month later his metatarsals — long bones in the feet that maintain balance and distribute body weight — began to hurt.

From Washington Post

The disease causes tumors of immature bone tissue, frequently in the long bones of the leg.

From Science Magazine

Fredrick on Tuesday had a screw inserted to his fifth metatarsal - the long bone on the outside of the foot that connects to the little toe - to alleviate a stress fracture.

From Washington Times