Information about Human Leg
In common usage, a human leg is the lower limb of the body, extending from the hip to the ankle, and including the thigh, the knee, and the cnemis.[1] The largest bone in the human body, the femur, is in the leg.
In human anatomical terms, the leg is the part of the lower limb[2] that lies between the knee and the ankle.[3][4] This article generally follows the common usage.
The leg from the knee to the ankle is called the cnemis (nee'mis) or crus[5]. The calf is the back portion and the shin is the front.
Legs are often used metaphorically in many cultures to indicate either strength or mobility. The supporting columns of an object may be referred to as legs as well, as in chair legs.
Adolescent and adult females in many Western cultures often remove the hair from their legs. Toned, tanned, shaved legs are sometimes perceived as a sign of youthfulness and are often considered attractive in these cultures.
The deep posterior compartment The lateral compartment
The fibula or calf bone is a bone located on the lateral side of the tibia, with which it is connected above and below.
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In human anatomical terms, the leg is the part of the lower limb[2] that lies between the knee and the ankle.[3][4] This article generally follows the common usage.
The leg from the knee to the ankle is called the cnemis (nee'mis) or crus[5]. The calf is the back portion and the shin is the front.
Legs are often used metaphorically in many cultures to indicate either strength or mobility. The supporting columns of an object may be referred to as legs as well, as in chair legs.
Function and cultural aspects
Legs are often used for standing, walking, jumping, running, kicking, and similar activities, and are a significant portion of a person's mass.Adolescent and adult females in many Western cultures often remove the hair from their legs. Toned, tanned, shaved legs are sometimes perceived as a sign of youthfulness and are often considered attractive in these cultures.
Anatomy
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Long bones of the lower limb
Muscles of the human lower limb
Muscles of the thigh
Anterior compartment of the thigh- Quadriceps femoris, which is composed of:
- Vastus lateralis
- Vastus medialis
- Vastus intermedius
- Rectus femoris
- Sartorius
- Tensor fascia lata
Muscles of the cnemis
The anterior compartment The posterior compartment (all these muscles are at the distal end attached to the calcaneus by the Achilles' tendon)The deep posterior compartment The lateral compartment
Vasculature of the leg
The arteries
- Femoral artery
- Profunda femoris
- Superficial femoral artery
- Popliteal artery
- Tibial artery
- Anterior tibial artery
- Posterior tibial artery
- Fibular artery
- Arcuate artery
The veins
- Greater saphenous vein
- Lesser saphenous vein
- Femoral vein
- Popliteal vein
- Anterior tibial vein
- Posterior tibial vein
- Fibular vein
See also
- Distraction osteogenesis (leg lengthening)
References
1. ^ MW Dictionary leg
2. ^ l_10/12493851 at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
3. ^ leg at eMedicine Dictionary
4. ^ l_06/12482031 at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
5. ^ c_64/12267973 at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
2. ^ l_10/12493851 at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
3. ^ leg at eMedicine Dictionary
4. ^ l_06/12482031 at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
5. ^ c_64/12267973 at Dorland's Medical Dictionary
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Human anatomical features |
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HEAD: Skull - Forehead – Eye – Ear – Nose – Mouth – Tongue – Teeth – Jaw – Face – Cheek – Chin
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NECK: Throat - Larynx – Adam's apple
TORSO: Shoulders – Spine – Breast – Chest – Ribcage – Abdomen – Navel
LIMBS: Arm – Elbow – Forearm – Wrist – Hand – Finger (Thumb/Index/Middle/Ring/Little) – Leg – Lap – Thigh – Knee – Calf – Heel – Ankle – Foot – Toe (Hallux)
SKIN: Hair |
Veins of lower limbs | |
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| thigh | femoral • profunda femoris • popliteal |
| deep leg | fibular • anterior tibial • posterior tibial |
| superficial leg | small saphenous • great saphenous (extends to thigh) |
| foot | dorsal arch • dorsal metatarsal • dorsal digital • plantar arch • plantar metatarsal • common digital • plantar digital |
Lymphatics of lower limbs |
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| Deep inguinal - Superficial inguinal - Popliteal |
General anatomy of lower limbs | |
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| Buttocks and Thigh | |
| Cnemis (anatomic leg) | |
| Foot |
Heel
Plantar fascia
Toe (Hallux, Fifth toe)
Sole
Achilles tendon
Tarsal tunnel
Retinacula (Peroneal, Inferior extensor, Superior extensor)
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A leg is the part of an animal's body that supports the rest of the animal above the ground between the ankle and the hip and is used for locomotion. The end of the leg furthest from the animal's body is often either modified or attached to another structure that is
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Limb can have many meanings.
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- Limb Music - a record label.
- LIMB - acronym Look In (your) Mail Box
- from the Old English lim:
- Limb (anatomy), a limb
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body is the integral physical material of an individual. "Body" often is used in connection with appearance, health issues and death. The study of the workings of the body is physiology.
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hip is the bony projection of the femur which is known as the greater trochanter, and the overlying muscle and fat. The hip joint is the joint between the femur and acetabulum of the pelvis and its primary function is to support the weight of the body in both static
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ankle joint is formed where the foot and the leg meet. The ankle, or talocrural joint, is a synovial hinge joint that connects the distal ends of the tibia and fibula in the lower limb with the proximal end of the talus bone in the foot.
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In humans the thigh is the area between the pelvis and buttocks and the knee. Anatomically, it is part of the lower limb.
The single bone in the thigh is called the femur.
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The single bone in the thigh is called the femur.
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In human anatomy, the knee is the lower extremity joint connecting the femur and the tibia. Since in humans the knee supports nearly the entire weight of the body, it is the joint most vulnerable both to acute injury and to the development of osteoarthritis.
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The Cnemis is the section of the human leg located between the knee and the ankle.
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The femur or thigh bone is the longest, most voluminous, and strongest bone of mammalian bodies. It forms part of the hip and part of the knee.
The word femur is Latin for thigh.
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The word femur is Latin for thigh.
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Human anatomy is primarily the scientific study of the morphology of the adult human body.[1] It is subdivided into gross anatomy and microscopic anatomy.[1]
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A limb (from the Old English lim) is a jointed, or prehensile (as octopus tentacles or new world monkey tails), appendage of the human or animal body; a large or main branch of a tree; a representative, branch or member of a group or organization.
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The Cnemis is the section of the human leg located between the knee and the ankle.
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Crus (Latin for 'leg', plural is "crura") can refer to:
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- crus of diaphragm
- crus cerebri
- crus of clitoris
- crus of penis
- crura of superficial inguinal ring
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The calf or gastrosoleus is a pair of muscles—the gastrocnemius and soleus—at the back of the lower human leg.
The gastrosoleus complex is connected to the foot through the Achilles tendon, and contract to induce plantar flexion and stabilization of the
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The gastrosoleus complex is connected to the foot through the Achilles tendon, and contract to induce plantar flexion and stabilization of the
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Shin may refer to:
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- Shinbone, the larger of the two bones in the leg below the knee in vertebrates
- Shin Buddhism, a widely practiced branch of Buddhism in Japan.
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chair is a piece of furniture for sitting, consisting of a seat, a back, and sometimes arm rests, commonly for use by one person. Chairs also often have four legs to support the seat raised above the floor. Without back and arm rests it is called a stool.
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Standing may refer to:
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- Standing (animal body position)
- Standing (position), the human position.
- Standing (law) is the ability of a party bringing a lawsuit to demonstrate to the court sufficient connection to and harm from the law or action challenged.
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Walking is the main form of animal locomotion on land, distinguished from running and crawling. When carried out in shallow waters, it is usually described as wading and when performed over a steeply rising object or an obstacle it becomes scrambling
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Jumping is an ability that most humans and many animals share to some degree. It is the process of getting one's body off the ground for a short time using only one's own power, usually by propelling oneself upward via contraction and then forceful extension of the legs.
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Running is defined as the fastest means for an animal to move on foot. It is defined in sporting terms as a gait in which at some point all feet are off the ground at the same time. It can be a form of both aerobic and anaerobic exercise.
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KICK may refer to:
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- KICK-FM, Palmyra, Missouri, USA
- KICK-FM (Winnipeg), Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada http://www.kick.fm/
“Kicking” redirects here. For the Austrian city, see Kicking, Austria.
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Leg shaving is the practice of removing leg hair using a razor. It is a very common practice among women in Western countries, and is also done by some men, especially cyclists and swimmers.
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The femur or thigh bone is the longest, most voluminous, and strongest bone of mammalian bodies. It forms part of the hip and part of the knee.
The word femur is Latin for thigh.
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The word femur is Latin for thigh.
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The patella or kneecap is a thick, triangular bone which articulates with the femur and covers and protects the front of the knee joint. It is the largest sesamoid bone in the human body.
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tibia is the larger of the two bones in the leg below the knee in vertebrates.
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In humans
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- For other uses see fibula (disambiguation)
The fibula or calf bone is a bone located on the lateral side of the tibia, with which it is connected above and below.
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The Vastus lateralis (Vastus externus) is the largest part of the Quadriceps femoris. It arises by a broad aponeurosis, which is attached to the upper part of the intertrochanteric line, to the anterior and inferior borders of the greater trochanter, to the lateral lip of the
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The vastus medialis, often called the 'teardrop' muscle, is a medially located muscle of the quadriceps.
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Function
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