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os longum

os longum

9.9
A long, round bone in the arm or leg that has marrow inside
  • noun
  • /ɒs ˈlɒŋɡəm/
  • Specialized
translation icon : hueso largo
  • X-rays revealed a fracture in the patient’s os longum of the arm.

Examples

  • An os longum can be found in the arm and leg.

  • The os longum is crucial for limb movement.

  • During growth, an os longum increases in length at the epiphyseal plate.

  • The femur is an example of an os longum in the human body.

  • The femur is an example of an os longum in the human body.

  • X-rays revealed a fracture in the patient’s os longum of the arm.

  • An os longum is crucial for supporting body weight during movement.

Synonyms

long bone
vsos longum
  • Specialized
2 3.6

A long hard part inside the arm or leg like the femur that has a soft center

is the formal scientific name for that same type of bone

Surface Forms

os longum singular
os longa plural

Morphology

os + longum

The compound combines 'os' (bone) with 'longum' (Latin adjective meaning 'long'), so the sense 'long bone' is directly derivable from the constituents. Although the term is technical and Latin in form, a B1 learner who knows both constituent meanings would readily infer the MWE's meaning.

Etymology

Os longum comes from Latin: os means 'bone' and longum means 'long'. So the name describes the long, thin bones in the arms and legs.