The Lower Limb

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The Lower Limb

Consists of;

• the gluteal region (buttocks)

• the thigh

• the leg, and

• the foot.

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Functions of the Lower Limb

Support the body weightThe ligaments at the hip and knee joints facilitate locking of these joints therefore reducing the amount of muscular energy required to maintain a standing position.

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LocomotionTo move the body through space. This involves integration of movements at all joints of the lower limb to place the foot on the ground and move the body over it.

Bones

Hip bone

Thigh bone

Leg bones

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- pelvis

pelvis

- femur

femur

- tibia

tibia

- fibula

fibula

Joints

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Hip joint

Hip joint

Knee joint

Knee joint

Ankle joint

Ankle joint

Muscles

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The FootBones

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• Calcaneus

• 6 tarsal bones

• 5 metatarsal bones

• 14 phalanges

Calcaneus

Talus

NavicularCuboid

Cuneiforms

Metatarsals

Phalanges

• Talus• Navicular

• Cuboid• Medial, intermediate and lateral cuneiforms