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LONG BONE

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Long Bone.

Long Bone - as a noun

In limbs of vertebrate animals: a long cylindrical bone that contains marrow

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
os longum
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
os2
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The femur is the longest long bone in the human body."
"The tibia is a prominent long bone in the lower leg."
"She fractured her long bone during the sports accident."
"The humerus is a long bone located in the upper arm."
"The phalanges are long bones found in the fingers and toes."
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