Lower Extremity
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The region of the lower limb in animals, extending from the gluteal region to the FOOT, and including the BUTTOCKS; HIP; and LEG. |
| Notes: |
prefer specifics; Manual 21.58: table of human, primate & non-primate extremities |
| Previously Indexed: |
Leg (1964-2002) |
Lower Extremity Categories.
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Buttocks |
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Foot - The distal extremity of the leg in vertebrates, consisting of the tarsus (ANKLE), METATARSUS, phalanges, and the soft tissues surrounding these bones. |
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Hip - The projecting part on each side of the body, formed by the side of the pelvis and the top portion of the femur. |
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Knee |
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Leg - The inferior part of the lower extremity between the KNEE and the ANKLE. |
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Thigh |
Lower Extremity Definitions and Terms
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