- Human leg - Wikipedia
The human legs are exceptionally long and powerful as a result of their exclusive specialization for support and locomotion—in orangutans the leg length is 111% of the trunk; in chimpanzees 128%, and in humans 171%
- Leg | Definition, Bones, Muscles, Facts | Britannica
Leg, limb or appendage of an animal, used to support the body, provide locomotion, and, in modified form, assist in capturing and eating prey (as in spiders and insects) In four-limbed vertebrates all four appendages are commonly called legs, but in bipedal animals only the lower two are so called
- Leg Muscles: Anatomy and Function - Cleveland Clinic
The muscles in your upper and lower legs work together to help you move, support your body’s weight and allow you to have good posture They enable you to do big movements, like running and jumping
- Building stronger legs - Harvard Health
Legs are the heavy lifters when it comes to staying active “As you age, leg strength becomes even more vital, since your legs are essential for routine movements like going up and down stairs, sitting and rising from chairs, bending over, and standing up,” says Mara Smith, a certified athletic trainer and strength and conditioning specialist with Harvard-affiliated Mass General Brigham
- The Muscles of the Leg and Foot: 3D Anatomy Model - Innerbody
From the large, strong muscles of the buttocks and legs to the tiny, fine muscles of the feet and toes, these muscles can exert tremendous power while constantly making small adjustments for balance --- whether the body is at rest or in motion
- What is the anatomy of the lower leg? - Medical News Today
Legs are the limbs on which a person or animal walks and stands The lower leg forms part of the lower extremity This refers to the body from the hip down
- The Anatomy of the Lower Leg Muscles - Verywell Health
Many different muscles are located in the lower leg between the knee and the ankle Some of the main ones include: This article describes the anatomy of the lower leg muscles It covers where they're located and what they do Your muscles in the lower leg are supported by two very strong, long bones: the fibula and the tibia (shinbone)
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