Encyclopedia

genu

Also found in: Dictionary, Medical.
(redirected from genu recurvatum)

genu

[′ge·nü]
(anatomy)
knee
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
Mentioned in
References in periodicals archive
On physical examination, the patient with the long-facial appearance had high-arched palate, long limbs and legs, purple-guinea-colored transverse striae of back, arachnodactyly, genu recurvatum, joint laxity, hypermobility, pes planus, scoliosis, and pectus excavatum.
A Case of Marfan Syndrome Presenting with Transverse Striae of the Back
In addition to acquired blindness, he presented dysmorphic features: a broad-based flat nose, poor dental status, xerostomia and lanugo, thin legs, genu valgus, genu recurvatum, hyperlaxity, and clinodactyly of 4th and 5th fingers of the right hand and the left and right fifth toe.
Management of Severe Developmental Regression in an Autistic Child with a 1q21.3 Microdeletion and Self-Injurious Blindness
Copyright © 2003-2025 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.