Thigh vs. Haunch — What's the Difference?

In human anatomy, the thigh is the area between the hip (pelvis) and the knee. Anatomically, it is part of the lower limb.The single bone in the thigh is called the femur.

The hip, buttock, and upper thigh in humans and certain other animals.

The portion of the human leg between the hip and the knee.

The loin and leg of a four-footed animal, especially as used for food

The corresponding part of the hind leg of a quadruped or other vertebrate animal.

(Architecture) Either of the sides of an arch, curving down from the apex to an impost.

The second segment of a bird's leg, containing the tibia and fibula.

(anatomy) The area encompassing the upper thigh, hip and buttocks on one side of a human, primate, or quadruped animal, especially one that can sit on its hindquarters.

A cut of meat taken from this part of an animal's body, especially from poultry.

The loin and leg of a quadruped, especially when used as food.

The upper leg of a human, between the hip and the knee.

(architecture) A squat vertical support structure.

That part of the leg of vertebrates (or sometimes other animals) which corresponds to the human thigh in position or function; the tibia of a horse, the tarsus of a bird; the third leg-section of an insect.

(dialect) A jerked underhand throw.

The proximal segment of the hind limb between the knee and the trunk. See Femur.

To provide with a haunch or supporting structure.

The coxa, or femur, of an insect.

To throw with an underhand movement.

The part of the leg between the hip and the knee

The hip; the projecting region of the lateral parts of the pelvis and the hip joint; the hind part.

The upper joint of the leg of a fowl

Of meats: The leg and loin taken together; as, a haunch of venison.

The hip and buttock and upper thigh in human beings

The loin and leg of a quadruped