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Lower extremity
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Hip and thigh
The framework of the hip and thigh is defined by the bony pelvis and femur. Bones, blood vessels and nerves attach to and pass alongside these bones.
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PelvisAnterior, posterior, medial and lateral views of the pelvic bones.
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FemurAnterior and posterior views of the femur.
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Hip jointBones and ligaments that form the hip joint.
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Muscles of the hip and thighThis study unit will cover the following groups of muscles: gluteal muscles, inner hip muscles, adductors of the thigh, anterior and posterior thigh muscles.
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Knee and leg
The knee joint is found between the thigh and the lower leg. Many structures belong to this area of the body, including the tibia and fibula.
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Tibia and fibulaBones and ligaments of the tibia and fibula.
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Knee jointSagittal view of the knee joint showing the patellofemoral and tibiofemoral joints.
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Muscles of the legOverview of the muscles of the leg and knee.
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Ankle and foot
The ankle is a region where the leg and foot meet. Both the ankle and foot are comprised of many structures including bones, muscles, blood vessels and nerves.
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Bones of the footBones and main ligaments of the foot.
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Ligaments of the footLigaments of the foot seen from lateral, medial and plantar views.
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Ankle jointBones and ligaments that form the ankle joint.
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CalcaneusCalcaneus seen from lateral, medial, inferior and superior views.
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TalusTalus seen from lateral, medial, inferior and superior views.
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Muscles of the footOverview of the dorsal and plantar muscles of the foot.
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Neurovasculature of the lower limb
The lower limbs are comprised of many structures supplied and innervated by arteries, veins and nerves of this region.
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Neurovasculature of the hip and the thighArteries, veins and nerves of the hip and thigh.
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Femoral artery and its branchesOverview of the femoral artery and its branches from an anterior view.
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Sciatic nerve and its branchesOverview of the sciatic nerve and its branches from a posterior view.
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Neurovasculature of the leg and kneeArteries, veins and nerves of the leg and knee.
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Arteries and nerves of the footOverview of the main arteries and nerves of the foot.
