Genu
Genu
Genu (/ˈdʒiː.njuː/; from Latin genu, "knee") is a term used in anatomy to refer to structures that have a bent or knee-like shape. It is most commonly used in the context of the knee joint itself, but can also refer to other structures in the body, such as the genu of the corpus callosum in the brain.
Etymology
The term genu is derived from the Latin word for "knee". It is used in medical terminology to describe structures that have a similar shape or function to the knee.
Related Terms
- Knee: The joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans.
- Corpus Callosum: A broad band of nerve fibers joining the two hemispheres of the brain.
- Genu Valgum: A condition in which the knees angle in and touch each other when the legs are straightened.
- Genu Varum: A condition in which the knees angle out and away from the body's midline when the legs are straightened.
- Genu Recurvatum: A deformity in the knee joint, so that the knee bends backwards.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Genu
- Wikipedia's article - Genu
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