"knee" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: ginglymoid joint, ginglymus, hinge joint - a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane
has:
- kneecap, kneepan, patella - a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint
- musculus articularis genus - the articular muscle of the knee
- genicular vein, vena genus - veins that drain blood from structures around the knee; empty into the popliteal vein
is a part of: leg - a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

same as: articulatio genus, genu, human knee, knee joint
is a type of: articulatio, articulation, joint - (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)

is a part of: hind leg - the back limb of a quadruped

same as: stifle
is a type of: cloth covering - a covering made of cloth

is a part of: leg - a cloth covering consisting of the part of a pair of trousers that covers a person's leg