Human leg 39595 224301975 2008-07-08T06:41:14Z 193.2.48.18 sl:Noga človeka {{Infobox Anatomy | Name = {{PAGENAME}} | Latin = membrum inferius | GraySubject = | GrayPage = | Image = Gray1240.png | Caption = Lateral aspect of right leg | Image2 = | Caption2 = | Precursor = | System = | Artery = | Vein = | Nerve = | Lymph = | MeshName = | MeshNumber = | DorlandsPre = m_08 | DorlandsSuf = 12523391 | }} In common usage, the '''human leg''' is the lower [[limb (anatomy)|limb]] of the [[body]], extending from the [[hip]] to the [[ankle]], and including the [[thigh]], the [[knee]], and the [[cnemis]].<ref>{{MerriamWebsterDictionary|leg}}</ref> The largest bone in the [[human]] body, the [[femur]], is in the [[leg (anatomy)|leg]]. In [[human anatomy|human anatomical terms]], the leg is the part of the lower [[limb (anatomy)|limb]]<ref>{{Dorlands|l_10|12493851}}</ref> that lies between the knee and the ankle,<ref>{{eMedicineDictionary|leg}}</ref><ref>{{Dorlands|l_06|12482031}}</ref> and the term "lower limb" is used to describe the colloquial leg. This article generally follows the common usage. The leg from the knee to the ankle is called the ''[[cnemis]]'' (nee'mis) or [[crus]]<ref>{{Dorlands|c_64|12267973}}</ref>. The [[calf muscle|calf]] is the back portion and the [[shin]] is the front. Legs are often used metaphorically in many cultures to indicate either strength or mobility. The supporting columns of an object may be referred to as legs as well, as in [[chair]] legs. ==Function and cultural aspects== Legs are often used for [[standing (position)|standing]], [[walking]], [[jumping]], [[running]], [[kicking]], and similar activities, and are a significant portion of a person's mass. Adolescent and adult females in many Western cultures often [[Leg shaving|remove the hair from their legs]]. Toned, tanned, shaved legs are sometimes perceived as a sign of youthfulness and are often considered attractive in these cultures. ==Anatomy== {{Prose|date=June 2008}} [[Image:Grays_anatomy_leg_1.gif|thumb|100px|right|The muscles of the human lower leg]] ===Bones of the lower limb === *[[Femur]] (''thigh bone'') *[[Patella]] (''kneecap'') *[[Tibia]] (''shin bone'') *[[Fibula]] (''calf bone'') ===Muscles of the human lower limb=== see [[Table_of_muscles#Leg|Table of muscles]] *[[Tibialis anterior]] *[[Extensor hallucis longus]] *[[Extensor digitorum longus]] *[[Fibularis tertius]] *[[Triceps surae]] ([[calf muscle]]) *[[Gastrocnemius]] *[[Soleus]] *[[Plantaris]] *[[Popliteus]] *[[Flexor hallucis longus]] *[[Flexor digitorum longus]] *[[Tibialis posterior]] *[[Longus]] *[[Brevis]] ===Vasculature of the leg=== ====''The arteries''==== *[[Femoral artery]] *[[Profunda femoris]] *[[Superficial femoral artery]] *[[Popliteal artery]] *[[Tibial artery]] **[[Anterior tibial artery]] **[[Posterior tibial artery]] *[[Fibular artery]] *[[Arcuate artery]] ====''The veins''==== *[[Greater saphenous vein]] *[[Lesser saphenous ]] *[[Femoral vein]] *[[Popliteal vein]] *[[Anterior tibial vein]] *[[Posterior tibial vein]] *[[Fibular vein]] ==See also== *[[Distraction osteogenesis]] (leg lengthening) ==References== <references/> == External links == * [http://www.aofoundation.org/wps/portal/surgeryskully Human leg fractures] {{Commons|Leg}} {{human anatomical features}} {{Lower limb general}} {{Bones of lower extremity}} {{Joints of lower limbs}} {{Muscles of lower limb}} {{Arteries of lower limbs}} {{Veins of the lower extremity}} {{Lumbosacral plexus}} {{Lymphatics of lower limbs}} [[Category:Locomotion]] [[Category:Pelvic limb anatomy]] [[ar:طرف سفلي]] [[ca:Cama]] [[cs:Noha]] [[de:Untere Extremität]] [[et:Jalg]] [[es:Pierna]] [[eo:Gambo]] [[eu:Hanka]] [[fr:Membre inférieur humain]] [[it:Arto inferiore]] [[la:Crus]] [[lt:Apatinės galūnės]] [[nl:Been (ledemaat)]] [[pdc:Beh]] [[pl:Kończyna dolna]] [[pt:Perna humana]] [[ru:Нога]] [[simple:Leg]] [[sl:Noga človeka]] [[tl:Binti]] [[th:ขามนุษย์]] [[zh:腿]]