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genu vs ginglymoid joint

ginglymoid joint vs genu

genu and ginglymoid joint both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
genu Yes No No No
ginglymoid joint Yes No No No
As nouns, ginglymoid joint is a hypernym of genu; that is, ginglymoid joint is a word with a broader meaning than genu:
  • genu: hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
  • ginglymoid joint: a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane
Other hypernyms of genu include ginglymus, hinge joint.
genu (noun) ginglymoid joint (noun)
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane
Difference between genu and ginglymoid joint

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