long bone

noun

: any of the elongated bones supporting a vertebrate limb and consisting of an essentially cylindrical shaft that contains bone marrow and ends in enlarged heads for articulation with other bones compare diaphysis, epiphysis

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The same is true in modern primates, where 21% to 36% of chimpanzees, 20% of gorillas, and 61% of orangutans have suffered non-fatal falls with a resultant long bone fracture, usually of the forearm. Carly Miller, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024 Osteosarcoma is a type of cancer that starts in the cells that form bones and most commonly occurs in the long bones of the body, such as the arms and legs. Sarah Hudgens, Health, 15 Sep. 2024 As children grow and develop, long bones progressively solidify, except at both extreme ends, at the epiphyseal plates. Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2024 It was thought that lifting weights could stunt growth caused by damage to the epiphyseal plates in long bones like the femur (thigh) and humerus (upper arm). Bryant Stamford, The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for long bone 

Word History

First Known Use

1697, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of long bone was in 1697

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“Long bone.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long%20bone. Accessed 16 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

long bone

noun
: one of the bones supporting a limb of a vertebrate and consisting of a long nearly cylinder-shaped shaft that contains bone marrow and has enlarged ends

Medical Definition

long bone

noun
: any of the elongated bones supporting a vertebrate limb and consisting of an essentially cylindrical shaft that contains bone marrow and ends in enlarged heads for articulation with other bones
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