1. of, relating to, or located in the leg or shank, especially the part between the knee and ankle
Usage: anatomical term; formal

Examples

• The crural artery supplies blood to the lower leg.
• Crural muscles are essential for walking and running.
• The doctor examined the patient's crural region for signs of injury.
• Crural nerves can be affected by certain spinal conditions.
• Physical therapy focused on strengthening the crural muscles after the surgery.