crus
[ kruhs, kroos ]
noun,plural cru·ra [kroor-uh]. /ˈkrʊər ə/. Anatomy, Zoology.
the part of the leg or hind limb between the femur or thigh and the ankle or tarsus; shank.
a limb or process, as of a bone or other structure.
any of various parts likened to a leg or to a pair of legs.
Origin of crus
11680–90; <Latin: leg, shank
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British Dictionary definitions for crus
crus
/ (krʌs) /
nounplural crura (ˈkrʊərə)
anatomy the leg, esp from the knee to the foot
(usually plural) leglike parts or structures
Origin of crus
1C17: from Latin: leg
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