Difference between revisions of "genu"
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|lexical category=noun; plural <b>genua</b> | |lexical category=noun; plural <b>genua</b> | ||
|etymology=Latin <i>genu</i>, knee | |etymology=Latin <i>genu</i>, knee | ||
| − | |definition=1. Any structure or organ with a knee-like bend. | + | |definition=1. Any [[structure]] or organ with a knee-like bend. |
| − | 2. ([[Arthropoda]]: Chelicerata) In Acari, the segment between the femur and tibia that is activated by its own muscles and tendons, corresponding with the patella in other groups of Chelicerata. | + | 2. ([[Arthropoda]]: [[Chelicerata]]) In [[Acari]], the [[segment]] between the [[femur]] and [[tibia]] that is activated by its own muscles and tendons, corresponding with the [[patella]] in other groups of [[Chelicerata]]. |
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[[Category:Disambiguation page necessary]] | [[Category:Disambiguation page necessary]] | ||
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Revision as of 23:40, 13 September 2013
genu (noun; plural genua; Latin genu, knee): 1. Any structure or organ with a knee-like bend.2. (Arthropoda: Chelicerata) In Acari, the segment between the femur and tibia that is activated by its own muscles and tendons, corresponding with the patella in other groups of Chelicerata.
