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- Also known as: Lower limbsThe Free Medical Dictionary: Leg
- Function: Body support and mobilityMSN Encarta: Leg (Anatomy)
- Femur: Strongest, longest bone in body MSN Encarta: Leg (Anatomy)
- Legs: 4 bones eachMSN Encarta: Bones of the Leg
- Leg Muscles: Anterior, posterior, lateralBartleby: Anatomy of the Human Body The Muscles and Fasciae of the Leg
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The legs are the lower limbs of the human body. Legs begin at the hip, include the thigh and knee and extend to the ankle. Legs support the upper half of the body and enable standing as well as mobilityMSN Encarta: Leg (Anatomy) MedlinePlus: Leg Injuries and Disorders
Leg Health and Diseases
Several factors can impact the health of the legs.Exercise helps blood circulation and strengthening the muscles. Not smoking helps avoid damage to the veins. Limiting the use of alcohol guards against claudication and nerve damage of the legs. Those diagnosed with diabetes should keep blood glucose levels in control. Maintaining a healthy weight avoids pressure strain on the legs.
Some common ailments of the legs are restless leg syndrome, claudication, broken bones, varicose veins and deep vein thrombosis.Dr. Donnica: Dr. Donnica's Top Tips on Healthy Legs MedlinePlus: Leg Pain Prevention
Bones in the Legs
The femur, or thighbone, is the strongest bone in the body. It forms a ball-and-socket joint at the hip that enables back and forth motions. The tibia, or shinbone, is the lower leg's supporting bone. Between the femur and tibia is the patella, or kneecap. The patella protects the hinge joint of the tibia. The fibula provides anchors for muscles.MSN Encarta: Bones of the Leg-
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Legs Questions
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Name a thief more creative than the "Beer Between The Legs Bandit" 1 AnswerWhen I see most crimes, I don't really see the 'creative' side to it. How about the Ricochet Robbers? ... read more -
Best celebrity legs? 5 AnswersHere you go, some legs to look at: Gisele Bundchen http://www.instablogsgallery.com/gallery/2008/03/04/gisele-bundchen_3862.jpg Jennifer Aniston http://... read more -
A good, homemade exfolatior for legs? 11 AnswersSalt works well. Just wet your body in the shower then apply sea salt on legs and scrub in circular motion. rinse off. It leaves skin really soft and make you f... read more -
I get phantom pains in my legs. What might that be from? PAD? 3 AnswersPhantom pain results from the severing of a limb or amputation in which the brain still receives input from the nerve. Total, there are 31 pairs of nerves that ... read more
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@rocky_2 be prepared, for a long ass line, but damn it's good, oysters, crab legs, shrimp, sushi sucks though haha.
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@JayTFT Are those chicken legs?! I knew Tremont was sketchy, but damnnn.
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Me Legs feel like Jellooo .. Shot 70 church laterr, Text Me.
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http://twitpic.com/rhsl4 - But first my legs, who wanted to watch?
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