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Femora

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thighbonesnoun(anatomy) The bone that extends from the pelvis to the knee in humans; the femur.
epiphysisnoun(anatomy) The rounded end of any long bone.
diaphysisnoun(anatomy) The central shaft of any long bone.
maxillarynoun(anatomy) A tooth growing from the upper jawbone.
osteoidnounAn organic matrix of protein and polysaccharides, secreted by osteoblasts, that becomes bone after mineralization
hypoplasianoun(medicine, pathology) Underdevelopment or incomplete development of a tissue or organ, especially when caused by an inadequate or below-normal number of cells.
condylenoun(anatomy) A smooth prominence on a bone where it forms a joint with another bone.
trabeculaenoun(anatomy) A small mineralized spicule that forms a network in spongy bone.
dorsumnoun(anatomy) The back or dorsal region on the surface of an animal.
hamartomanoun(pathology) A benign mass of disorganized tissue.
metaplasianoun(biology) The conversion of one type of tissue into another.
hallux valgusnoun
exostosisnounA benign, bony growth, often covered with cartilage, on the surface of a bone or tooth.
tarsusnoun(anatomy) A group of small bones in this part of the foot. The seven bones of the human tarsus form the ankle and upper part of the foot.
striated musclenounMuscle tissue that appears striped under the microscope as a result of the myofibrils being organized into regular units (sarcomeres).
pectoralis majornoun(anatomy) The large muscle that covers the chest and ribs.
epiphysealnoun(anatomy) Of or pertaining to the epiphysis
osteochondromanoun(medicine) A benign tumor consisting of bone or cartilage
calcaneusnounThe large bone making up the heel of the human foot, the heel bone.
ilealnounOf or pertaining to the ileum.

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