crus

[kruːs]

crus Definition

• 1. the front part of the leg between the knee and the ankle in humans
• 2. the corresponding part in other animals or birds

Using crus: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "crus" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He kicked the ball with his left foot, hitting it with his crus.

• Example

  The bird's crus was injured and it couldn't walk properly.

crus Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for crus

• shank
• lower leg

Phrases with crus

• break one's crus

  to suffer a fracture or break in the lower leg

  Example

  He broke his crus while playing football.

• cross one's crus

  to deceive or trick someone

  Example

  He crossed his crus by promising to help but not following through.

• crus of diaphragm

  a muscular structure that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities

  Example

  The crus of diaphragm is an important structure in the respiratory system.

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Summary: crus in Brief

The term 'crus' [kruːs] refers to the front part of the leg between the knee and the ankle in humans, and the corresponding part in other animals or birds. It can be used in phrases like 'break one's crus,' meaning to suffer a fracture or break in the lower leg, and 'cross one's crus,' meaning to deceive or trick someone.