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Legs
Legs (pronunciation: /lɛɡz/) are the two lower limbs of a human body, responsible for locomotion and balance.
Etymology
The term "leg" comes from the Old Norse word "leggr", which means "a limb".
Anatomy of the Leg
The leg is divided into two main parts: the thigh and the shin. The thigh is the part of the leg between the hip and the knee, while the shin is the part of the leg between the knee and the ankle.
The leg contains several important structures:
- Bones: The leg has four main bones: the femur in the thigh, the tibia and fibula in the shin, and the patella in the knee.
- Muscles: The leg contains many muscles, including the quadriceps, hamstrings, and calf muscles, which allow for movement and provide stability.
- Joints: The leg has three main joints: the hip joint, the knee joint, and the ankle joint, which allow for movement.
- Blood vessels: The leg contains many blood vessels, including the femoral artery and femoral vein, which supply blood to the leg.
- Nerves: The leg contains many nerves, including the sciatic nerve, which provides sensation and controls muscle movement.
Related Terms
- Foot: The lower part of the leg below the ankle.
- Knee: The joint between the thigh and the shin.
- Hip: The joint between the thigh and the pelvis.
- Ankle: The joint between the shin and the foot.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Legs
- Wikipedia's article - Legs
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