noun
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.
事故で下肢に重傷を負った。
He suffered serious injuries to his lower limbs in the accident.
下肢の筋力を鍛える運動を続けている。
I continue exercises to strengthen the muscles of my lower limbs.
From 下 (lower) + 肢 (limb). A Sino-Japanese compound used in anatomical terminology.