Definitions

1. noun

A curved or hooked part, especially at the end of an organ or structure, resembling a hook or a knee.

“The doctor examined the geniculum of the patient’s knee, looking for any signs of injury.”

2. anatomy

In anatomy, the geniculum of the femur is the curved part at the upper end of the femur, forming a sort of knee, where it articulates with the tibia.

“The surgeon studied the geniculum of the femur in the patient’s X-ray to diagnose the bone fracture.”