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Definition of Articulatio genus
1. Noun. Hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella.
Exact synonyms: Genu, Human Knee, Knee, Knee Joint
Terms within: Kneecap, Kneepan, Patella, Musculus Articularis Genus, Genicular Vein, Vena Genus
Group relationships: Leg
Generic synonyms: Ginglymoid Joint, Ginglymus, Hinge Joint
Terms within: Kneecap, Kneepan, Patella, Musculus Articularis Genus, Genicular Vein, Vena Genus
Group relationships: Leg
Generic synonyms: Ginglymoid Joint, Ginglymus, Hinge Joint
Medical Definition of Articulatio genus
1. A compound condylar synovial joint consisting of the joint between the condyles of the femur and the condyles of the tibia, articular menisci (semilunar cartilages) being interposed, and the articulation between femur and patella. Synonym: articulatio genus. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Articulatio Genus
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