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The function of the lower leg is to aid in the mobility of the lower extremities. The lower leg comprised of the tibia and fibula, along with the tendons and ligements of the knee move by way of flexion and extension. The foot which us comprised of the tarsals, meta tarsals and phalanges aid in balance and movement of the body to produce motion. The foot can move in plantar flex-ion and dorsal flexion.
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Is the foot located proximal to the leg?
No, the foot is distal to the leg. The foot is the most distal part of the lower extremity, located furthest away from the body, while the leg is the proximal segment of the lower limb.
What part of the body is the ankle in?
The ankle is the joint formed by the articulation of the lower leg bones with the talus. The ankle connects the foot with the leg.
Muscle located on the lower leg move the what?
Foot
What is the function of the anterior shin muscle and how does it contribute to the movement of the lower leg?
The anterior shin muscle, also known as the tibialis anterior, is responsible for dorsiflexion of the foot, which means lifting the foot towards the shin. This muscle helps control the movement of the lower leg by allowing the foot to be lifted and the toes to be pointed upwards during activities like walking, running, and jumping.
Which anterior lower leg muscle inverts the foot?
That would be the quadriceps
A podiatrist is a doctor specialising in what part of the patient's body?
Podiatry is a branch of medicine devoted to the study, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the foot, ankle and lower leg
Item of foot-were from Australia which covers the foot ankle lower leg made from sheep skin?
ugboot
What does the surname Pettiford mean?
It means "strong of foot". The coat of arms bears a lower leg and foot.
A podiatrist is a doctor specialising in what part of the body?
Lower leg and Feet/foot.
What are the two arteries found in the lower leg and foot?
fibula nd tibia
What part of the body is the ankle?
The ankle is the joint between the foot and the lower leg.
What is the function of tarsal bones?
ankle or foot boot that the metatarsals connect to then the toes and above the tarsal are the two lower leg bones the tibia and fibula
