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fémur means femur — a common term in Medical Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: March 18, 2026

🩺 Medical Spanish

fémur

noun • /[FE-moor]/

femur

Example:

El fémur es el hueso más largo.

The femur is the longest bone.

🧠 What does fémur mean?

The fémur is the longest and strongest bone in the human body, located in the thigh, extending from the hip to the knee. It is a key component of the skeletal system and plays a crucial role in locomotion. In medical contexts, it is essential for understanding anatomy, diagnosing fractures, and planning surgical procedures related to the leg. The term originates from Latin and is widely used in anatomical and medical terminology across many languages, including Spanish.

📚 Extra examples

  • El paciente sufrió una fractura de fémur durante el accidente.
    The patient suffered a femur fracture during the accident.
  • La radiografía mostró una fisura en la parte superior del fémur.
    The X-ray showed a crack in the upper part of the femur.
  • Los cirujanos necesitan acceso al fémur para realizar el reemplazo de cadera.
    Surgeons need access to the femur to perform hip replacement surgery.
  • El dolor se concentraba en la diáfisis del fémur.
    The pain was concentrated in the shaft of the femur.

💡 Did You Know?

The fémur is so strong that it can support about 30 times the weight of a person's body. This incredible strength is crucial for standing, walking, and running.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "fémur"

Synonyms: hueso del muslo

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'femur' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'femur' is 'fémur'.
How do you pronounce 'fémur' in Spanish?
The pronunciation of 'fémur' is roughly FEH-moor. The accent mark on the 'é' indicates that the stress falls on the first syllable.
How do you use 'fémur' in a sentence?
'Fémur' is used in anatomical and medical contexts. For example, 'El fémur es el hueso más largo del cuerpo' (The femur is the longest bone in the body).
What is the English translation of 'fémur'?
The English translation of 'fémur' is 'femur'.
Does 'fémur' change for gender or number?
As a noun referring to a specific bone, 'fémur' does not change for gender. It is masculine. It can be made plural by adding an 'es' if referring to multiple femurs, though this is less common in singular anatomical descriptions. For instance, 'los fémures' (the femurs).
Is 'fémur' common in everyday Spanish?
While 'fémur' is a specific anatomical term, it is understood by most Spanish speakers. It is more commonly encountered in medical discussions, educational settings, or when discussing injuries.
Does 'fémur' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'fémur' is a precise anatomical term and does not typically carry slang or double meanings in Spanish.
Is 'fémur' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The term 'fémur' is standard and used identically in Spain and Latin America in medical and anatomical contexts.

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