Oberschenkelknochen

femur, thigh bone

noun OH-ber-shen-kel-kno-khen Rare

Usage Note

Oberschenkelknochen is the longest and strongest bone in the body. Oberschenkelhalsfraktur (femoral neck fracture) is the classic elderly-fall injury and a major topic in geriatric care, making this a high-value health-vocabulary item.

Examples

"Der Oberschenkelknochen verbindet die Hüfte mit dem Knie."

Natural Translation

The femur connects the hip to the knee.

Literal Translation

The thigh-bone connects the hip with the knee.

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