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Main bones of the lower extremity

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Bones of the lower extremity

Bones of the lower extremity

Overview of the bones of the hip, thigh, lower leg and foot. [03:33]

Bones of the pelvis

Bones of the pelvis

Overview of the different bones of the pelvis. [03:19]

What is a ligament?

What is a ligament?

Definition, anatomy and function of a ligament. [02:07]

Joints and blood supply of talus

Joints and blood supply of talus

Articulation, blood supply and innervation of the talus. [05:31]

Cuneiform bones

Cuneiform bones

Landmarks, blood supply and innervation of the cuneiform bones. [04:17]

Anatomy and function of the fibula. [06:26]

Anatomy and function of the calcaneus. [03:41]

Anatomy and function of the cuboid bone. [02:39]

Anatomy and function of the thigh bone. [07:39]

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Main bones of the lower extremity

Main bones of the lower extremity

Major bones of the hip, thigh, lower leg and foot.

Articles for further reading

This article describes the anatomy of the pelvis, including bones, joints, ligaments, foramina and related clinical aspects. Learn all about it at Kenhub!

This is an article covering the anatomy, mechanics and pathology of the femur. Learn all about the thigh bone now at Kenhub.

This article describes the anatomy of the patella, including its functions and clinical aspects. Learn this topic now at Kenhub!

This is an article covering the anatomy of the Tibia - interaction with the fibula, muscles, menisci attachment and pathology. Learn this bone now!

This is an article covering the anatomy of the Fibula - interaction with tibia, bony landmarks, muscle attachment and pathology. Learn it now at Kenhub!

This is an article covering the attachments, vascular supply, innervation and ossification of the navicular bone. Learn about this topic now at Kenhub!

This is an article covering the anatomy of the cuboid - articulations, bony landmarks, vascular supply, and pathology. Learn all about it now at Kenhub!

Cuneiform Bones

Cuneiform Bones

This is an article covering the anatomy of the cuneiform bones, including related clinical notes. Learn about those 3 bones of the foot now at Kenhub!

This is an article covering the anatomy of the Talus - interactions, bony landmarks, attachments and pathology. Learn all about it now at Kenhub!

This is an article covering the anatomy of the Calcaneus - interactions, bony landmarks, attachments and pathology. Learn all about it now at Kenhub!

Metatarsal Bones

Metatarsal Bones

This is an article covering the gross anatomy, muscle attachments and clinical pathology of the metatarsal bones. Learn about this topic now at Kenhub!

Phalanges of the Foot

Phalanges of the Foot

This is an article covering the muscle attachments, blood supply, innervation and ossification of the phalanges of the foot. Learn this topic now at Kenhub.

Patellar Tendon

Patellar Tendon

In this article we will discuss the gross and functional anatomy of the patellar tendon. Learn this topic now at Kenhub.

Ligaments of the Lower Limb

Ligaments of the Lower Limb

Ligaments of the knee, the ankle, and the hip joint in one article. Learn all these ligaments now at Kenhub!

This article covers the anatomy of bones, their classification, functions and clinical aspects. Learn about this topic at Kenhub!

Regions of the Lower Limb

Regions of the Lower Limb

This article will describe the anatomy of the different regions of the lower limb. Learn this topic now at Kenhub.

How many bones can you find in the human body?

How many bones can you find in the human body?

Learn now at Kenhub all the bones of the human body.

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Main bones of the lower extremity

Main bones of the lower extremity

Major bones of the hip, thigh, lower leg and foot.

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