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genu [ˈdʒɛnjuː]

n pl genua [ˈdʒɛnjʊə] Anatomy

1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) the technical name for the knee

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) any kneelike bend in a structure or part

[Latin: knee]

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genu - hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella articulatio genus, human knee, knee, knee joint kneecap, kneepan, patella - a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint musculus articularis genus - the articular muscle of the knee genicular vein, vena genus - veins that drain blood from structures around the knee; empty into the popliteal vein leg - a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle ginglymoid joint, ginglymus, hinge joint - a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane