Long Bone (Noun)
Meaning
In limbs of vertebrate animals: a long cylindrical bone that contains marrow.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The femur is a long bone that connects the pelvis to the knee in many vertebrate animals.
- In humans, the humerus is a long bone that extends from the shoulder to the elbow.
- The tibia is a long bone in the lower leg that bears the body's weight and facilitates movement.
- Long bones in the limbs of vertebrates are characterized by their cylindrical shape and hollow interior.
- The fibula is a long bone in the lower leg that provides additional support and stability to the ankle joint.