Term #2,348
Shank
Claim Term
Shank
Origin matter
Bone Rasp
Reference Case 1
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Date Added
9/5/25
Created
9/5/25, 1:17 PM
Modified
9/5/25, 1:17 PM
Full Desc
“Shank” refers to an elongated portion of a structure that connects a proximal part to a distal part, such as between a body and a working end of a tool. In anatomical usage, “shank” may refer to the portion of a human leg between the knee and the ankle. In structural or instrument usage, a shank may be a narrow, elongated member that provides spacing, connection, alignment, or support between other portions of the structure. Examples include the shank of a surgical rasp blade, the shank of a screw, or the shank portion of a human leg, or the like.
Applications using this term
| Matter | Usage | Notes | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 71212.158.USP1 | Defined | — | App terms |