Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
crus
Noun
/kruːs/
Definition
A term used in anatomical and biological contexts, referring to a leg or a leg-like structure of a bodily organ.
Examples
- The crus of the penis supports its structure.
- In the human brain, the crus cerebri is a significant part of the midbrain.
- The gastric crus supports the stomach’s anatomical features.
Meaning
In anatomy, ‘crus’ typically refers to a part of the leg or an elongated part of a structure, often resembling a leg or branch.
Synonyms
- Leg
- Branch
- Proleg
