Femoral

/ˈfɛmərəl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Relating to the femur or thigh.

The femoral artery supplies blood to the thigh.

Pertaining to the upper leg or thigh region.

The doctor examined the patient's femoral region for signs of injury.

Referring to structures or issues associated with the femur.

Femoral fractures are common in high-impact sports.

Involving the femoral nerve or blood vessels.

The surgery involved a procedure on the femoral nerve.

Relating to the anatomy of the thigh area.

The clinician noted a femoral hernia during the examination.

Derived from Latin 'femoralis', from 'femur', meaning 'thigh'.

femoral artery

The main artery supplying blood to the thigh.

femoral nerve

The nerve that supplies the muscle and skin of the thigh.

femur

The longest bone in the human body, located in the thigh.

artery

A blood vessel that carries blood away from the heart.