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• Extremities
  ...xt of human anatomy, refer to the outermost or farthest points or portions of the body, specifically the hands and feet. The term is derived from the Lat The '''[[Upper Extremities]]''' consist of the arms, forearms, wrists, and hands. Each upper extremity is connected to
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• Ankle joint
  ...istal ends of the tibia and fibula in the lower limb with the proximal end of the talus bone in the foot. ...Fibula]], and the [[Talus]]. The tibia and fibula are the two bones of the lower leg, and the talus is the bone that sits above the heel bone (the [[Calcane
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• Fibularis tertius
  ...ar-is ter-shus) is a muscle of the human body, specifically located in the lower leg. It is also known as the '''peroneus tertius'''. ...e Latin word "fibula", which refers to the smaller of the two bones in the lower leg. The term "tertius" is Latin for "third", indicating that this is the t
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• Human leg
  ...ing, kicking, and similar activities, and constitute a significant portion of a person's mass. The word "leg" comes from the Old Norse word "leggr", which means "leg, bone of the arm or leg".<ref>[[Etymology Dictionary]]</ref>
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• Leg
  ...ally having a columnar shape. In the human body, the leg is the lower limb of the body, extending from the hip to the ankle, and including the thigh, the The word "leg" comes from the Old Norse word "leggr", which means "leg, bone of the arm or leg".
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• Tibialis posterior muscle
  ...scles in the leg and foot. It is located in the deep posterior compartment of the leg. ...n humans, and "posterior" refers to the location of the muscle at the back of the leg.
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• Tibialis posterior
  ...'''Tibialis Posterior''' (pronounced: ti-BEE-lee-us pos-TEER-ee-or) is one of the most central muscles in the leg and foot. ...foot and attaches to the bones of the foot (navicular and medial cuneiform bones).
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• Appendicular
  .... The appendicular skeleton is responsible for locomotion and manipulation of the environment. * [[Axial skeleton]]: The central core of the human body, it includes the skull, spine, and rib cage.
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• Forelimb
  ...terior limbs on an animal's body. In quadrupeds, the forelimb is the front limb, while in bipeds, it is often referred to as an arm. ...ich has roots in various Germanic languages, referring to a part or member of the body.
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• Lateral malleolus
  ...ony prominence on the outer side of the [[ankle]], formed by the lower end of the [[fibula]]. ...alleolus' meaning 'little hammer'. This is due to its location on the side of the ankle and its hammer-like shape.
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• Plantar interossei muscles
  ...mus-kuls) are a group of three muscles located in the foot. They are part of the [[Foot Musculature]] and play a crucial role in foot movement and stabi ...lantar" refers to the sole of the foot, and "Interossei" means between the bones.
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• Tibialis anterior
  ...] region known as the [[anterior compartment of leg|anterior compartment]] of the [[leg]]. ...meaning 'front'. Thus, the term refers to the muscle located at the front of the shin.
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• Condyle
  ...is a term in anatomy. It refers to a round protuberance at the end of some bones, forming an articulation with another bone. ...anslates to "knuckle". This is in reference to the knuckle-like appearance of such structures in the human body.
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• Humerus
  ...and [[ulna]], and consists of three sections, the upper end, shaft and the lower end. === Anatomy of the Humerus ===
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• Fibular hemimelia
  ...rom the Latin words "fibula" meaning "clasp" and "hemimelia" meaning "half-limb". ...s such as [[clubfoot]], absence of toes, and underdeveloped muscles in the lower leg.
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• Fibular
  ...two bones and, in proportion to its length, the slenderest of all the long bones. ==== Head of the Fibula ====
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• Legs
  '''Legs''' (pronunciation: /lɛɡz/) are the two lower limbs of a human body, responsible for locomotion and balance. The term "leg" comes from the Old Norse word "leggr", which means "a limb".
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• Elbow
  ...the upper limb and plays a crucial role in the movement and functionality of the arm. ...means "bend of the arm", and from the Middle English "elbowe". The word is of Germanic origin and is related to the Dutch "elleboog" and German "Ellbogen
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• Foot health practitioner
  ...n the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of various [[foot]] and [[lower limb]] conditions. ...ower extremity of the leg below the ankle, "health" referring to the state of being free from illness or injury, and "practitioner" referring to a person
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• Semitendinosus muscle
  ...l/) is one of the three [[hamstring muscles]] that are located at the back of the thigh. The other two are the [[biceps femoris]] and the [[semimembranos ...ring to a tendon. This is due to the muscle's unique structure, where half of it is muscular and the other half is a long tendon.
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