Falx. [L. falx, a scythe.] A process of the dura mater shaped like a scythe.

Fas´ci-a. [L. fascia, a band.] A tendinous expansion or aponeurosis.

Fas-cic´u-lus, -li. [L. fascis, a bundle.] A little bundle.

Faux, -ces. [L.] The top of the throat.

Fem´o-ral. Pertaining to the femur.

Fem´o-ris. A term applied to muscles that are attached to the femur.

Fe´mur. [L.] The thigh-bone.

Fe-nes´tra, -um. [L. fenestra, a window.] A term applied to some openings into the internal ear.

Fi´bre. [L. fibra.] An organic filament, or thread, which enters into the composition of every animal and vegetable texture.

Fi´brin. A peculiar organic substance found in animals and vegetables; it is a solid substance, tough, elastic, and composed of thready fibres.