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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. More.-
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 thighOverview of the muscles of the hip and thigh.
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Inner hip musclesOrigins, insertions, innervation and functions of the inner hip muscles.
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Gluteal musclesOrigins, insertions, innervation and functions of the gluteal muscles.
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Anterior thigh musclesOrigins, insertions, innervation and functions of the anterior thigh muscles.
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Posterior thigh musclesOrigins, insertions, innervation and functions of the posterior thigh muscles.
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Adductors of the thighOrigins, insertions, innervation and functions of the adductors of the thigh.
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Hip and thigh[100 exam questions] - Clinical anatomy, topography, functions and more details related to the structures found in the hip and thigh.
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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. More.-
Tibia and fibulaBones and ligaments of the tibia and fibula.
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Knee JointSagittal view of the knee showing the patellofemoral and tibiofemoral joints.
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Muscles of the leg and kneeOverview of the muscles of the leg and knee.
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Anterior and lateral muscles of the legOrigins, insertions, innervation and functions of the extensor and fibularis groups.
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Posterior muscles of the legOrigins, insertions, innervation and functions of the superficial and deep flexors.
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Knee and leg[385 exam questions] - Clinical anatomy, topography, functions and more details related to the structures found in the knee and leg.
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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. More.-
Bones of the footBones and main ligaments of the foot.
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Ligaments of the footLigaments of the foot seen from a lateral and medial view.
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Ankle jointBones and ligaments that form the ankle joint.
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CalcaneusCalcaneus seen from its lateral, medial, inferior and superior views.
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TalusTalus seen from its 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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Muscles of the dorsum of the footOrigins, insertions, innervation and functions of the dorsal muscles of the foot.
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Central muscles of the sole of the footOrigins, insertions, innervation and functions of the central muscles of the sole of the foot.
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Medial muscles of the sole of the footOrigins, insertions, innervation and functions of the medial muscles of the sole of the foot.
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Lateral muscles of the sole of the footOrigins, insertions, innervation and functions of the lateral muscles of the sole of the foot.
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Ankle and foot[75 exam questions] - Clinical anatomy, topography, functions and more details related to the structures found in the ankle and foot.
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Neurovasculature of lower limb
The lower limbs are comprised of many structures supplied and innervated by arteries, veins and nerves which are found in this region of the body. More.-
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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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.
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Neurovasculature of the lower limb[80 exam questions] - Clinical anatomy, topography, functions and more details related to the veins, arteries and nerves of the lower extremity.
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