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Thigh

The proximal segment of the hind limb between the knee and the trunk. See Femur.

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Helping 76% connected

of Help

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Limb 76% connected

A part of a tree which extends from the trunk and separates into branches and twigs; a large branch.

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Portion 76% connected

That which is divided off or separated, as a part from a whole; a separated part of anything.

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Serving 76% connected

of Serve

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Narrower term 1

Lap 76% connected

The loose part of a coat; the lower part of a garment that plays loosely; a skirt; an apron.

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Containing whole 3

Bird 70% connected

Orig., a chicken; the young of a fowl; a young eaglet; a nestling; and hence, a feathered flying animal (see 2).

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Fowl 70% connected

Any bird; esp., any large edible bird.

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Leg 70% connected

A limb or member of an animal used for supporting the body, and in running, climbing, and swimming; esp., that part of the limb between the knee and…

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Component part 5

Coxa 70% connected

The first joint of the leg of an insect or crustacean.

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Femur 70% connected

The thigh bone.

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Hip 70% connected

The projecting region of the lateral parts of one side of the pelvis and the hip joint; the haunch; the huckle.

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Quad 70% connected

Alt. of Quade

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Quadriceps 70% connected

The great extensor muscle of the knee, divided above into four parts which unite in a single tendon at the knee.

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