Definition of "femora" [femora]

• A plural of femur. (noun)

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• "Based on these remains, A. altus was similar in size to Diplodocus carnegii and probably around 25 m long (Paul 1994a, b), and it is particularly interesting among diplodocoids in that its femora were markedly elongate and slender."
• "Upon opening the grave, the skull and femora were found in a "skull and crossbones" orientation on top of the ribs and vertebrae, which were also found in disarray."
• "Nevertheless, I didn't need to go into the NHM today, and am happily landmarking femora, and will not leave for the GM until I have something to run."