New publications of our resource in 2026 The initial phase of collecting data on LCF, accumulated prior to the 20th century, is largely complete. Next, we plan to analyze and synthesize thematic information, adding data from the 20th and 21st centuries. The work will focus primarily on: prevention, diagnosis, arthroscopy, plastic surgery, and endoprosthetics. May 5 , 2026 1155Abenezra The author discusses the interpretation of the term gid ha-nasheh denoting LCF in the book of Bereshit. 1531SteucoA The author discusses the term LCF in the book of Genesis and notes that this structure serves a supporting and motor function and, when injured, causes lameness May 1 , 2026 LCF in 2026 (April) . Quotes from articl es and books published in April 2026 mentioning the ligamentum capitis femoris. April 30 , 2026 Online Journal «ABOUT ROUND LIGAMENT OF FEMUR», April 2026 April 24 , 2026 1614PagniniS The author examines the tra...
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Fragment from the book: Ezra AM. Ibn Ezra’s Commentary on the
Pentateuch. Genesis (Bereshit) (1155). The author discusses the interpretation
of the term gid ha-nasheh denoting ligamentum capitis femoris (LCF) in the book
of Bereshit. The text in Russian is available at the following link: 1155Abenezra.
Genesis 32:33
THE SINEW OF THE THIGH-VEIN. The meaning of the term gid ha-nasheh (the
sinew of the thigh-vein) is known from the tradition received and transmitted
to us by the Talmudic sages.49 No one but those lacking in understanding and
knowledge of nature have any doubt as to its definition. The latter interpret
gid (sinew) to refer to the penis and hold that nassheh (thigh-vein) comes from
the same root as nashim (women).50
Note, the angel that appeared to Jacob was corporeal.51 This will be
explained to you, if God will enlighten you, in the chapter that begins, for My
name is in him (Ex. 23:21).
Note
49. Chullin 91a. The rabbis interpret gid na-nasheh to mean the sinew
that slipped from its place.
50. There was an anti-Rabbinic interpretation that explained the
prohibition against eating the gid ha-nashah as follows: Therefore the children
of Israel do not engage (eat) in abnormal intercourse with women (gid
ha-nasheh). According to Krinsky it is this interpretation which I.E. negates.
51. This translation follows Vat. Ebr. 38. It reads, (note). The printed text reads, la-da'at (to know). (Ezra AM, 1988:318, sefaria.org)
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| (Vat. Ebr. 38. 1974EzraAM, p. 38) |
Ezra AM. Ibn Ezra’s Commentary on the Pentateuch. Genesis (Bereshit). New
York: Menorah Pub. Co, 1988. nli.org.il , sefaria.org, betemunah.org
Ezra AM. Abraham Ibn Ezra's commentary to the Pentateuch : Vatican
manuscript Vat. Ebr. Jerusalem : Makor,
1974. archive.org
Abraham ben Meir Ibn Ezra (Abenezra, 1089/92 – 1164/67) – rabbi,
philosopher, mathematician, and theologian.
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, biblicalcyclopedia.com , betemunah.org
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| Depiction of Abraham ibn Ezra (18th-century) Unknown author; original in the wikimedia.org collection (CC0 – Public Domain, color correction). |
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