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The ultrasound femur length as a

predictor of fetal length
A M Vintzileos et al. Obstet Gynecol. 1984 Dec.

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Abstract
A linear relationship between the ultrasound
fetal femur length and the crown-heel length of
the fetus is described. The formula for
calculating the fetal length in centimeters was
found to be 6.18 + 0.59 x femur length in
millimeters. The value and potential uses of the
calculated length of the fetus are discussed.

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MeSH terms
Anthropometry / methods
Body Height
Female
Femur / anatomy & histology
Femur / embryology*
Fetus / anatomy & histology*
Gestational Age
Humans
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Trimester, Third
Ultrasonography*

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