thighbone
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of thighbone
First recorded in 1400–50, thighbone is from late Middle English the bane. See thigh, bone
Example Sentences
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The procedure involved placing new implants at the end of the thighbone and top of the shinbone with the computer's aid to ensure the knee was stable and balanced throughout the range of motion.
From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2024
The remains, which include a skullcap, tooth, and thighbone, are the most famous items on a list of treasures Indonesia wants back.
From Science Magazine • Oct. 26, 2022
Compared to bones from other species, the thighbone matched up better with upright-walking humans than knuckle-walking apes, according to the study.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 24, 2022
The femur, or thighbone, is the longest, heaviest, and strongest bone in the body.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
We thanked Poseidon with many a charred thighbone for that crossing.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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