Difference between revisions of "Femur"
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| − | A '''femur''' is the long bone of the thigh and the longest bone in the body, which [[Hip Articulation|articulates]] at the hip and knee. When a baton is unavailable, a '''femur''' is a good substitute during [http://gomerblog.com/2016/08/femur-not-baton/ track meets]. When drumsticks are unavailable, '''femurs''' can be used for percussion.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/12/orthopod-drum-kit-femurs/ Orthopod Uses Patient’s Femurs to Play the Drums]</ref> | + | A '''femur''' is the long bone of the thigh and the longest bone in the body, which [[Hip Articulation|articulates]] at the hip and knee. When a baton is unavailable, a '''femur''' is a good substitute during [http://gomerblog.com/2016/08/femur-not-baton/ track meets]. When drumsticks are unavailable, '''femurs''' can be used for [[Percussion|percussion]].<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2016/12/orthopod-drum-kit-femurs/ Orthopod Uses Patient’s Femurs to Play the Drums (Gomerblog)]</ref> |
'''Physical Exam''' | '''Physical Exam''' | ||
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| − | With the use of a [[Stethoscope|stethoscope]], it is possible to auscultate silence.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2017/01/femur-stethoscope/ Orthopod Caught Listening to Femur with Stethoscope]</ref> | + | With the use of a [[Stethoscope|stethoscope]], it is possible to auscultate silence.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2017/01/femur-stethoscope/ Orthopod Caught Listening to Femur with Stethoscope (Gomerblog)]</ref> |
'''What is the Best Way to Fix a Broken Femur?''' | '''What is the Best Way to Fix a Broken Femur?''' | ||
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| − | Apply herbs and essential oils.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/04/femur-fracture/ Soccer Mom Heals Femur Fracture with Herbs, Essential Oils]</ref> | + | Apply herbs and essential oils.<ref>[http://gomerblog.com/2015/04/femur-fracture/ Soccer Mom Heals Femur Fracture with Herbs, Essential Oils (Gomerblog)]</ref> |
'''Review''' | '''Review''' | ||
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| − | Dr. Brock Hammersley (Orthopedic Surgery): My favorite bone in the human body. I prefer the left to the right femur, but that's just me. | + | Dr. [[Brock Hammersley]] (Orthopedic Surgery): My favorite bone in the human body. I prefer the left to the right femur, but that's just me. |
Dr. Thor Hammersley (Orthopedic Surgery): Last time I took a listen, the femur was still resting. | Dr. Thor Hammersley (Orthopedic Surgery): Last time I took a listen, the femur was still resting. | ||
Revision as of 17:29, 11 July 2017
A femur is the long bone of the thigh and the longest bone in the body, which articulates at the hip and knee. When a baton is unavailable, a femur is a good substitute during track meets. When drumsticks are unavailable, femurs can be used for percussion.[1]
Physical Exam
With the use of a stethoscope, it is possible to auscultate silence.[2]
What is the Best Way to Fix a Broken Femur?
Apply herbs and essential oils.[3]
Review
Dr. Brock Hammersley (Orthopedic Surgery): My favorite bone in the human body. I prefer the left to the right femur, but that's just me.
Dr. Thor Hammersley (Orthopedic Surgery): Last time I took a listen, the femur was still resting.
References
- ↑ Orthopod Uses Patient’s Femurs to Play the Drums (Gomerblog)
- ↑ Orthopod Caught Listening to Femur with Stethoscope (Gomerblog)
- ↑ Soccer Mom Heals Femur Fracture with Herbs, Essential Oils (Gomerblog)
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