subcrureus
/ˌsʌbkrʊəˈrɪəs/(also subcruraeus) Anatomy. Now rare
noun
A small muscle located under the vastus intermedius (crureus) muscle, originating from the femur and inserting into the suprapatellar bursa (also more fully subcrureus muscle). In early use also: †any of two or more bands of muscle forming this ( obsolete ).
- The preferred name for this muscle is now articularis genu..
Origin
Late 18th century; earliest use found in John Bell. From sub- + crureus.