What's the difference between genu and knee?

Genu


Definition:

  • (n.) The knee.
  • (n.) The kneelike bend, in the anterior part of the callosum of the brain.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Partial duplication of the proximal part of the long arm of chromosome 5, on the other hand, is associated mainly with musculoskeletal abnormalities including muscle hypotrophy and hypotonia, scoliosis, lordosis, pectus carinatum, cubitus valgus, and genu valgum, in addition to psychomotor retardation.
  • (2) During the second month, a variable spurt of growth occurs in the genu, followed by a similar period of rapid growth in the splenium between 4-6 months of age.
  • (3) The normal level is thus approximately -5 to +5 degrees, and there was thus no "physiological" genu-valgum in the population studied.
  • (4) Serial MRI studies showed damage to the genu and most of the body of the corpus callosum but not the splenium.
  • (5) Patients with gonarthrosis associated to varose deformity excrete, a day after intravenous administration of calcium, the relatively least amounts of phosphorus, as compared to the healthy controls and other degenerative joint diseases without genu varum.
  • (6) A non-neoplastic syndrome of inappropriate secretion of TSH (ITSHS) was diagnosed in a hemithyroidectomized and clinically euthyroid 44-yr-old man, who also exhibited limping (Perthes' disease), genu valgum, pes supinatus and lateral nystagmus.
  • (7) Some injections were made in normal cats and some in cats in which the middle segment of the internal facial genu had been cut.
  • (8) The syndrome is characterized by short stature; a broad, prominent forehead, hypertelorism, congenital ptosis, a broad, short nose with anteverted nostrils, a long, broad upper lip, low-set, abnormally shaped and posteriorly rotated ears; simian palmar creases; brachyclinodactyly; short fingers; ligamentous laxity allowing for hyperextensibility of the fingers, genu recurvatum, flat feet; and an anomalous penoscrotal configuration resulting in "saddle" deformity with scrotal folds incircling the base of the penis.
  • (9) Thin fibers are most dense in the anterior corpus callosum (genu), and decrease in density posteriorly towards the posterior midbody, where they reach a minimum.
  • (10) CT scan in these cases showed infarctions of the right uncus, amygdaloid nucleus, genu and posterior limb of the internal capsule, globus pallidus, lateral geniculate body and tail of the caudate nucleus.
  • (11) We divided the corpus callosum into three segments: rostrum and genu; anterior and posterior trunks; splenium.
  • (12) The VAmc gives rise to the superficial T-C projections onto the banks of the arcuate genu and adjacent region of area 8.
  • (13) This study analyzes mathematically the orientation of the superior tibial epiphysis in frontal and sagittal planes for knees with genu varum arthrosis.
  • (14) The CT showed a low density area in the genu of the left internal capsule.
  • (15) The question was whether pathological statics (genu varum) act significantly in the pathogenicity of the condition.
  • (16) In 9 of 11 specimens (81.8%), the ganglion cell bodies appeared to be aggregated at the apex of the genu close to the origin of the greater superficial petrosal nerve.
  • (17) Our two cases of trisomy 12p (ter leads to 12.1) were compared with eight cases of trisomy 12p described earlier, and the following common characteristics were found: severe mental and physical retardation; flat and round, broad face with prominent cheeks; flat and broad nasal bridge with short nose; anteverted nostrils and large philtrum; broad and prominent lower lip; low-set or slanting ears, poorly formed with folded helix, prominent antihelix and deep concha; short neck; short sternum; "spade"-shaped fingers, the fifth being short; bilateral genu valgum; bilateral pes planus and talus valgus; increased space between the first and second toes; generalized hypotonia; and certain dermatoglyphic characteristics.
  • (18) Measurements of myelin lamellae indicate similarities between anterior and posterior regions of the callosum, although development occurs earlier in the genu than in the splenium.
  • (19) Two months later, clinical examination was normal, but the CT showed cystic area in the genu and splenium.
  • (20) Large cyst-like structures were centered in the anterior limb bilaterally and extended caudally to the level of the genu.

Knee


Definition:

  • (n.) In man, the joint in the middle part of the leg.
  • (n.) The joint, or region of the joint, between the thigh and leg.
  • (n.) In the horse and allied animals, the carpal joint, corresponding to the wrist in man.
  • (n.) A piece of timber or metal formed with an angle somewhat in the shape of the human knee when bent.
  • (n.) A bending of the knee, as in respect or courtesy.
  • (v. t.) To supplicate by kneeling.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Van Persie's knee injury meant that Mata could work in tandem with the delightfully nimble Kagawa, starting for the first time since 22 January.
  • (2) It also provides mechanical support for the collateral ligaments during valgus or varus stress of the knee.
  • (3) A two-year follow-up was available for fifty-nine of the treated knees.
  • (4) A bouncy function has now been incorporated into a knee of the semi-automatic knee lock design in a pilot laboratory trial involving six patients.
  • (5) The design of a simple dynamic knee simulator is described.
  • (6) Knee preservation is an important factor for better rehabilitation.
  • (7) Huth, a Stoke player for more than five years, has made only one Premier League appearance since suffering a knee injury in November 2013.
  • (8) The technique of two-plane angiography of femoro-popliteal bypasses with 90 degrees knee flexion is described.
  • (9) Paul Doyle Kick-off Sunday midday Venue St Mary’s Stadium Last season Southampton 2 Leicester City 2 Live Sky Sports 1 Referee Michael Oliver This season G 18, Y 60, R 1, 3.44 cards per game Odds H 5-6 A 4-1 D 5-2 Southampton Subs from Taylor, Martina, Stephens, Davis, Rodriguez, Sims, Ward-Prowse Doubtful Bertrand, Davis, Van Dijk (all match fitness) Injured Boufal (knee, Jan), Hesketh (ankle, Feb), Targett (hamstring, Feb), Austin (shoulder, Mar), Pied (knee, Jun), Gardos (knee, unknown) Suspended None Form DWLLLL Discipline Y37 R2 Leading scorer Austin 6 Leicester City Subs from Zieler, Hamer, Wasilewski, Gray, Fuchs, James, Okazaki, Hernández, Kapustka, King Doubtful None Injured None Suspended None Unavailable Amartey, Mahrez, Slimani (Africa Cup of Nations) Form LDLWDL Discipline Y44 R1 Leading scorers Slimani, Vardy 5
  • (10) Aside from cadaver knees, there has been only one report of a successful in vivo training model.
  • (11) Five cases of bilateral abduction contracture of the shoulder in adults including the first case of bilateral abduction contractures of shoulder and hip plus bilateral flexion contracture of elbow and extension contracture of a knee are reported.
  • (12) Rapid swelling of the knee following a blow or twisting injury is considered a significant injury.
  • (13) Flexion of the knee beyond 40 degrees progressively diminished viability of the edges of the wound, particularly the lateral edge.
  • (14) In these three patients, laxity of the knee in flexion was so severe that posterior instability could not be corrected merely by patellar relocation.
  • (15) In 297 knees examined under local anesthesia, no complications were encountered.
  • (16) The percentage of those who felt they had successful results decreased with time: 82.8% felt their knees had improved immediately after postoperative rehabilitation; this decreased to 78.1% at 6 months, 73.5% at 1 year, 65.5% at 2 years, and 50.0% at 3 years.
  • (17) Nonoperative treatment in the adult patient has been shown to accelerate degenerative arthritis, which involves all 3 compartments of the knee.
  • (18) There were no significant effects of training on the time-related contractile properties (time to peak torque, half-relaxation time), CSA, or %MUA of the elbow flexors or knee extensors.
  • (19) Such deformities may be the only future indication for the use of this operation as these knees do not do well when treated by tibial osteotomy.
  • (20) Two types of mechanoreceptor have been found in the articular capsule of the knee joint of the domestic cat--Ruffini corpuscles and Pacinian corpuscles.

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