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lower limb

[/ˈloʊər lɪm/]
nounpl: lower limbs
membro inferior
1. The leg of a human or animal, including the hip, thigh, knee, shin, ankle, and foot
The patient suffered a fracture in his lower limb.
O paciente sofreu uma fratura no membro inferior.
2. In anatomy, the entire lower appendage of the body extending from the pelvis to the foot
Lower limb exercises are important for maintaining mobility.
Os exercícios de membro inferior são importantes para manter a mobilidade.
Synonyms
leglower extremityhind limb
Antonyms
upper limbupper extremityarm

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
membro inferior
standard medical terminology
São Paulo
membro inferior
commonly used in medical and anatomical contexts
Portugal
membro inferior
standard term in Portuguese healthcare and anatomy
Colloquial
perna
informal/everyday use, though technically less precise

Related Idioms & Phrases

lower limb amputation
lower limb ischemia
lower limb edema
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