femur

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Far out in the desert, the researchers gaped at the six-foot-long femur, the jaw, teeth, and base of the crest.

From Barron's • Feb. 27, 2026

Evidence includes a hominin femur marked by clear signs of gnawing.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2026

The ACL, which connects the shin bone to the femur, is a main stabilizing force in the knee and protects the lower leg from sliding forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

It can be especially challenging when, thanks to a recent crash, one’s left knee is missing the strong tissue that helps connect the femur to the tibia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

“Coxa, trochanter, femur, patella, tibia, metatarsus, and tarsus.”

From "Charlotte's Web" by E.B. White