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Knee flexion is when the knee is bent?
Yes, and knee extension would be when the knee is straight.
What do you call the part of the leg from the waist to the knee?
If it is below the inner thigh, it has to be the lower leg and if about the knee is the thigh, itself. There is no name for what you described.
What is the role of the sciatic nerve in the anatomy of the human body?
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the human body and plays a crucial role in transmitting signals between the brain and the lower body. It controls the muscles in the back of the thigh and lower leg, as well as providing sensation to the back of the thigh, lower leg, and sole of the foot.
Anatomical name for the thigh bone?
The thigh could have many anatomical names. The thigh is lateral. The thigh is inferior to the head. The thigh is superficial to the gluteus minimus. It all depends on how you are trying to use it.
What is the juncture of lower abdomen and inner thigh?
The juncture of the lower abdomen and inner thigh is known as the inguinal region or the inguinal crease. This area contains important structures such as lymph nodes and blood vessels that serve the lower abdomen and thigh. It is also a common site for hernias to develop due to the natural weakness of the abdominal wall in this region.
How would you use thigh in a sentence?
In human anatomy, the thigh is the area of the lower extremity between the knee and the pelvis.
What is the difference in the lower extremity thigh and leg?
The thigh refers to the upper part of the lower extremity, extending from the hip to the knee, primarily containing the femur bone and muscles such as the quadriceps and hamstrings. In contrast, the leg specifically refers to the portion between the knee and the ankle, comprising the tibia and fibula bones, as well as muscles like the gastrocnemius and soleus. Essentially, the thigh is above the knee, while the leg is below it.
What are some of the region of the upper extremity and lower extremity?
Regions of the upper extremity include the shoulder, arm, elbow, forearm, wrist, and hand. Regions of the lower extremity include the hip, thigh, knee, leg, ankle, and foot.
What is the icd9 code for gun shot wound to lower extremity?
you would look under "wound" then "open" then the body part so if its the lower leg it is Icd 9891.0, the thigh Icd9 890.0
What is the most powerful group of leg muscles called?
The quadriceps muscles of the thigh consists of four distinct muscles. This muscle group is the most powerful one in the lower extremity of the human body.
What is the difference between thigh bone and femur?
They are the same. Femur = thigh bone = longest bone of skeletal system
How do you say lower thigh in Japanese?
下腿 下腿 = lower thigh
What is the joint between thigh and lower leg?
the knee! technical name: tibiofemoral joint
What does the name Gaskins mean?
Gaskins is the lower part of a horse's thigh between the hock and the stifle.
What is the difference between 550 and 560 levi's models?
The 560 Model is "Roomier" in the Seat and Thigh.
What do you call the part of skeleton between your thigh bone and lower legs bone?
We call it the patella (kneecap).
What is the difference between the femurand the hemerus bone?
Femur is the thigh bone and the humerus is the upper arm bone between the elbow and shoulder.
