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Bookmark or Share- Leg Muscles: Anatomy and Function - Cleveland ClinicWhat are the leg muscles? You have many different muscles in your upper and lower leg. Together, these muscles help you walk, run, jump, stand on your toes and flex your feet (lift your toes up toward your knee). Your leg muscles work with your bones, tendons and ligaments to stabilize your body, support your weight and help you move.
- Leg Muscles: Thigh and Calf Muscles, and Causes of PainWhether you walk, stand, sit, or run, it’s due to the work and coordination of your 10 major leg muscles as well as many smaller muscles and tendons. You may not think about your leg muscles...
- Human leg - WikipediaThe human legs are exceptionally long and powerful as a result of their exclusive specialization for support and locomotion—in orangutans the leg length is 111% of the trunk; in chimpanzees 128%, and in humans 171%.
- Leg pain Causes - Mayo ClinicLeg pain is a symptom with many possible causes. Most leg pain results from wear and tear or overuse. It also can result from injuries or health conditions in joints, bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, nerves or other soft tissues. Some types of leg pain can be traced to problems in your lower spine.
- Leg: Anatomy and Function of Bones and Muscles, Plus DiagramYour legs are two of your most important body parts. They allow you to move and provide support for your upper body. We’ll break down the anatomy and function of the upper leg, knee, lower leg...
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