0
The lower extremities refer to the parts of the body that extend from the hips down to the feet, including the thighs, knees, calves, ankles, and toes. They are primarily responsible for supporting the body’s weight, enabling movement, and providing balance. The lower extremities include major bones like the femur, tibia, and fibula, as well as various muscles, ligaments, and tendons that facilitate locomotion and stability.
What else can I help you with?
Why fingers expand in heat and contract in cold?
They expand in heat to allow blood to reach the extremities to be cooled.. Exactly the opposite is true when there cold.. Blood is drawn away from the extremities to help keep vital organs warmer.
Why need to swing your hands before taking the blood?
No liquid runs uphill, and if you are using your hands , they are at or above heart level. Swinging helps get the blood circulating to your extremities again.
Should humidifier be set for lower or higher outside temp to increase humidity in house?
lower
When two waves overlap and interfere destructively what does he resulting wave have?
"lower amplitude"
How are infrared and visible photons different from one another?
IR: longer wavelength, lower frequency, lower energy per photon.Visible: medium wavelength, medium frequency, medium energy per photon.UV: shorter wavelength, higher frequency, higher energy per photon.
What does extreme mean?
An "extremity" refers to your limbs (arms and legs). Lower extremities are your legs; upper extremities are your arms.
What are the four division of a human body?
the head, the trunk or torso, lower extremities [legs and feet] and upper extremities [arms and hands]. the head, the trunk or torso, lower extremities [legs and feet] and upper extremities [arms and hands].
Why are there compartments in the lower extremities and not the upper extremities?
Compartments in the lower extremities are necessary for weight-bearing and efficient locomotion, as they help to stabilize the leg muscles during movement. The upper extremities do not require compartments for weight-bearing and are more focused on dexterity and precision in tasks, which is why compartments are not as prevalent in that area.
What is the parts of upper and lower extremeties?
The upper parts of extremities consist of @arms @ hands The lower paras of extremities consist of @legs @feet
What is the definition of the right lower extremities?
Extremities are the extremes- fingers, hands, arms, and toes, feet, legs.
Abruptly stopping intense exercise causes blood to pool in the lower extremities?
Abruptly stopping aerobic activity can cause blood pooling in your lower extremities or making you feel lightheaded.
Which muscle is located in the lower extremities?
latissimus dorsi
How many bone in lower extremities?
21 bones
What does called an arm or leg?
Appendages and lower extremities.
What terms are used to refer to the arms and legs?
The arms are often referred to as upper limbs or upper extremities, while the legs are referred to as lower limbs or lower extremities.
What is the medical term meaning Paralysis of the lower extremities?
paraplegia
What makes up the lower extremities?
Hip, Legs, Feet
