Knee

(nc). The articulation between the femur and the tibia. See also Genu. K. -aching Disorder. Synonym of Dengue. K.-cap, the patella. K. -chest Position. See Postures, Table of. K. of Corpus Callosum, the anterior extremity of the corpus callosum. See Genu. K. -elbow Position. S Postures, Table of. K. of Facial Nerve, the point at which the nucleus of its origin winds around that of the abducens nerve. K., Housemaid's. Se sce , Bursal. K., Hysteric, a painful functional affection of the knee-joint in hysteria. K., In. Genu valgum. K. of Internal Capsule, the angle of junction of the anterior and posterior limbs of the internal capsule. K.-jerk, Patellar Tendon-reflex, K. -reflex, or K.-phenomenon, a retraction of the quadriceps extensor femoris muscle as a result of a light blow on the patellar tendon. See also Table of. K. -joint, a hinge-joint consisting ol articulation of the condyles of the femur witli the upper extremity of the tibia and the posterior surface ot tl patella. K. -joint Disease. See White K., Knock. See Genu. K., Lawn-tennis, an at fection occurring in tennis-players, probably duo to a contusion or laceration of the internal semilunar cartilage. K., Out. See Genu varum. K.-pan, th Kneel (nil). patella. the knees. To rest Kneeling (nfl'-ing). ing upon the knees. K. -squatting Position, Postures, Table of.