Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MDFact checked by Jennifer KlumpMedically reviewed by Elizabeth Molina Ortiz, MDFact checked by Jennifer Klump The femur is the thigh bone, the largest ...

A group of North Texas doctors and scientists printed part of a human femur - the longest and strongest bone in the body - that mimics the strength, flexibility and overall mechanics of a real femur.

The From Labs to Lives Blog connects everyday topics with UC Davis research. Each post is reviewed by our experts, ensuring you always get useful information you can trust. Because we can’t see them, ...

Learn more about menarche, a mark on an ancient femur bone, and how it can help us understand the reproductive beginnings of ancient women.

To heal broken bones using medical help, the surgical method of choice for decades have been metal screws, mainly made of titanium or stainless steel. During and after the healing process, these metal ...