upper thigh

collocation in English

meaningsofupperandthigh

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upper
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ˈʌp.ər/us
/ˈʌp.ɚ/
at a higher position or level than something else, or being the top part ...
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thigh
noun[C]
uk
/θaɪ/us
/θaɪ/
the part of a person's leg above ...
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(Definition ofupperandthighfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The port areas include the arm,upperthigh, or chest.
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Theupperthighis moderately long, broad and strongly muscled.
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Ostermann himself was hit in the right arm andupperthigh.
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Theupperthighis of medium width, well muscled.
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By 1966, some designs had the hem at theupperthigh.
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The anterolateral part of theupperthighis the preferred site of injection.
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The musician rests the body of the instrument on the leftupperthigh, close to the belly, with the table directed diagonally across the body and the neck leaning away.
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He also designed sheepskin boots that reached to theupperthigh, known as fug-boots, which became standard issue to combat the risk of frostbite at high altitude.
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One of the more-controversial forms of mortification involves the use of a cilice -- a small metal chain with inwardly pointing spikes that is worn around theupperthigh.
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A claimed benefit is thatupperthighatrophy is also reduced because the affected leg remains in use.
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They can also develop on the legs, specifically on theupperthigh, below the knee joint, and around the ankles.
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A tourniquet is then applied around theupperthighto compress the superficial veins but not too tight as to occlude the deeper veins.
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Fast twitch muscles include large muscle groups such as theupperthighand upper arm muscles whereas slow twitch muscles include high endurance muscles such as those used for posture.
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When standing free, obtuse angles are formed between the dog'supperthighand the hip bone, the upper thigh and the lower thigh, and the lower thigh and metatarsal.
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A small incision is made in the outer side of theupperthighand metal pins are placed through the femoral neck and into the head of the femur.
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During the inflation portion of the cycle, the calf cuffs inflate first, then the lower thigh cuffs and finally theupperthighcuffs.
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In many cases, however, especially those involving the upper thighs, clothing is the biggest culprit.
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