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Geniculum
Geniculum (pronunciation: jeh-NICK-you-lum) is a term used in anatomy to describe a bend or a knee-like structure. The term is derived from the Latin word geniculum which means "little knee".
Etymology
The term Geniculum is derived from the Latin word geniculum, which means "little knee". This term is often used in anatomical contexts to describe structures that have a bend or knee-like appearance.
Related Terms
- Anatomy: The branch of science concerned with the bodily structure of humans, animals, and other living organisms.
- Knee: The joint between the thigh and the lower leg in humans.
- Bend: A curve, especially a sharp one, in a road, river, or path.
- Structure: The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.
See Also
- Genu: Latin term for knee, often used in medical terminology.
- Flexion: The action of bending or the condition of being bent.
- Joint: The area at which two bone ends meet to provide motion to a body part.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Geniculum
- Wikipedia's article - Geniculum
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