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Meanings of head of femur in English

Spanish
cabeza del fémur
Catalan
cap del fèmur

The femoral head (femur head or head of the femur) is the highest part of the thigh bone (femur). It is supported by the femoral neck.

        cabeza del fémur
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        Examples for "femoral head"
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        The X-ray showed gradual necrosis in the femoral head of group A.
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        Subsequently, a left femoral head metastasis and cerebellar metastases were detected.
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        The DC stimulation was via a coil inserted directly into the femoral head.
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        When the femoral head is collapsed, arthroplasty is the preferred option.
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        Blood supply to the femoral head was evaluated by using digital subtraction angiography.
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        Usage of head of femur in English
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        Diameter of head of femur...54 = 2.14"...53 = 2.0".
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