下肢
Meanings
1
lower limbs; legs
Anatomical term for the lower extremities, used in medical, scientific, and formal contexts. In everyday speech, 足 (あし) is more common.
He suffered serious injuries to his lower limbs in the accident.
I continue exercises to strengthen the muscles of my lower limbs.
Usage patterns
- 〈下肢〉を骨折するto fracture one's lower limb
He fractured his leg while skiing.
- 〈下肢〉に浮腫が出るto develop swelling (edema) in the lower limbs
Her legs became swollen after the long flight.
- 〈下肢〉の筋力が低下するfor the strength of one's lower limbs to decline
Leg muscle strength tends to decline with age.