Leg

A part of the body with which a person or animal walks and stands.


Supporting limb; in humans either of the lower extremities, including the femur, patella, tibia, and fibula bones; specifically, the lower leg, from the ankle to the knee and including the tibia and fibula.


In common usage, the entire lower limb, or from hip to ankle; anatomically, only the lower leg, from knee to ankle, the tibia and fibula.


The lower leg, particularly the section between the knee and ankle.


 

 


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