There are two main nerves in the leg: the femoral nerve serves the front and the sciatic nerve controls the back of the leg. The nerves of the leg can…
Human lower leg muscles (soleus), illustration. The bones of the the lower leg and foot. Shown are the tibia; femur; patella; fibula, medial malleolus, lateral malleolus; metatarsals; bones; lower l…
The lower leg contains two major long bones, the tibia and the fibula, which are both very strong skeletal structures. The tibia (also called the shinbone) is located near the…
There are two main nerves in the leg: the femoral nerve serves the front and the sciatic nerve controls the back of the leg. The nerves of the leg can…
The muscles of the leg bend the foot, assist in walking, and are necessary for coordinated movements like those in sports. This diagram shows some common problems with the Achilles…