genu (Meaning)
Wordnet
genu (n)
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
Webster
genu (n.)
The knee.
The kneelike bend, in the anterior part of the callosum of the brain.
Synonyms & Antonyms of genu
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genu Sentence Examples
- The doctor examined the genu of the patient's knee for any abnormalities.
- The nurse applied a splint to the genu to stabilize the joint.
- The marathon runner complained of pain in the genu after the race.
- The surgeon performed arthroscopic surgery on the genu to repair a torn ligament.
- The child's genu was slightly swollen and tender after falling.
- The physical therapist guided the patient through exercises to strengthen the muscles around the genu.
- The orthopedist diagnosed the patient with genu valgum, a condition in which the knees are abnormally inward-facing.
- The genu of the mannequin was bent at an unnatural angle, making it appear awkward.
- The sculptor paid meticulous attention to the genu in their depiction of the human form.
- The archeologists discovered a prehistoric bone fragment that included the genu of an ancient animal.
FAQs About the word genu
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patellaThe knee., The kneelike bend, in the anterior p
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The doctor examined the genu of the patient's knee for any abnormalities.
The nurse applied a splint to the genu to stabilize the joint.
The marathon runner complained of pain in the genu after the race.
The surgeon performed arthroscopic surgery on the genu to repair a torn ligament.
