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genu

/ˈdʒiː.njuː/

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noun

/ˈdʒiː.njuː/C1formalmedical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее шарнирный сустав в ноге человека, соединяющий большеберцовую и малоберцовую кости с бедренной костью, защищённый спереди надколенником.

A noun referring to the hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur, protected in front by the patella.

  1. Knee jointC1formalmedical

    The hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur, protected in front by the patella.

    ruКоленный сустав

    • The surgeon examined the patient's genu for signs of arthritis.
    • Injuries to the genu are common among athletes.
    • The anatomy of the genu includes several ligaments and cartilage.

    Synonymskneeknee joint