Anatomy notes

Lower limb anatomy

Anatomy notes for the lower limb: labeled 3D atlas images, key facts, mnemonics and quizzes.

• Femoral artery

  Main arterial supply to lower limb. Learn the femoral artery anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Femur

  The femur is the thigh bone and the longest bone in the body. Learn its head, neck, trochanters, shaft, condyles, muscle attachments and quiz — with a labeled 3D atlas image.

• Fibula

  Lateral bone of lower leg, not weight-bearing, muscle attachment. Learn the fibula anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Gastrocnemius

  Plantarflexes ankle and flexes knee. Learn the gastrocnemius anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Gluteus maximus

  Hip extension and lateral rotation. Learn the gluteus maximus anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Hamstrings

  Knee flexion and hip extension. Learn the hamstrings anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Patella

  Sesamoid bone in quadriceps tendon, protects knee joint. Learn the patella anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Quadriceps

  The quadriceps femoris is the four-muscle group that extends the knee. Learn its parts, origin, insertion, action, femoral nerve supply and quiz — with a labeled 3D atlas image.

• Sartorius

  Longest muscle in the body, flexes hip and knee, externally rotates thigh. Learn the sartorius anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Soleus

  Plantarflexes ankle. Learn the soleus anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Tibia

  Main weight-bearing bone of lower leg. Learn the tibia anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

• Tibialis anterior

  Dorsiflexes and inverts the foot. Learn the tibialis anterior anatomy notes, key facts, memory aid and quiz.

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