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Although in common usage, the '''leg''' can refer to the entire lower extremity or limb of the human body, including the [[foot]], [[thigh]] and even the [[hip]] or gluteal region, the precise definition in human anatomy refers to the section of the lower limb extending between the [[knee]] and the [[ankle]]. | [[File:Grey-leg.png|thumb|right|200px|"Leg" from Grey's Anatomyh ]] | ||
Although in common usage, the '''leg''' can refer to the entire lower extremity or [[limb]] of the human body, including the [[foot]], [[thigh]] and even the [[hip]] or gluteal region, the precise definition in human anatomy refers to the section of the lower [[limb]] extending between the [[knee]] and the [[ankle]]. | |||
* the shin is the front part of the leg | |||
* the shinbone is the common name for the Tibialis anterior | |||
* the crus is that part of the leg from knee to ankle | |||
Legs are used for standing, walking, jumping, running, kicking, and similar activities, and constitute a significant portion of a person's mass. | Legs are used for standing, walking, jumping, running, kicking, and similar activities, and constitute a significant portion of a person's mass. | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:32, 8 September 2021
Although in common usage, the leg can refer to the entire lower extremity or limb of the human body, including the foot, thigh and even the hip or gluteal region, the precise definition in human anatomy refers to the section of the lower limb extending between the knee and the ankle.
- the shin is the front part of the leg
- the shinbone is the common name for the Tibialis anterior
- the crus is that part of the leg from knee to ankle
Legs are used for standing, walking, jumping, running, kicking, and similar activities, and constitute a significant portion of a person's mass.
These photos are presented for the purposes of identifying various body parts
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