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Lower extremity or limb of the human body
The human leg is the lower limb of the human body, including the thigh, knee, lower leg, ankle, foot, or sometimes even the hip or buttock region. There
Human_leg
Back part of lower leg
back portion of the lower leg in human anatomy. The muscles within the calf correspond to the posterior compartment of the leg. The two largest muscles
Calf_(leg)
This is a table of skeletal muscles of the human anatomy, with muscle counts and other information. Skeletal muscle maps Anterior view Posterior view
List of skeletal muscles of the human body
List_of_skeletal_muscles_of_the_human_body
Weight-bearing and locomotive anatomical structure
table top or chair seat. Uniped: one leg, such as clams Biped: two legs, such as humans and birds Triped: three legs, which typically does not occur naturally
Leg
Leg prosthesis
A peg leg is a prosthesis, or artificial limb, fitted to the remaining stump of a human leg, especially a wooden one fitted at the knee. Its use dates
Peg_leg
Brazilian urban legend
narratives about the Leg to replace and signal material that had been censored by the regime. The creature is described as a hairy human leg that attacks people
The_Hairy_Leg
Hair on the leg areas of adolescent and adult humans
Leg hair is body hair that grows on the legs of humans, generally appearing after the onset of puberty. For aesthetic reasons and for some sports, people
Leg_hair
2024 dismemberment in Wisconsin, United States
reported missing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on April 2, 2024. A severed human leg was found in a nearby park later that day, and subsequently determined
Murder_of_Sade_Robinson
Robotic prosthesis for replacing a human leg
A robot leg (or robotic leg) is a mechanical leg that performs the same functions that a human leg can. The robotic leg is typically programmed to execute
Robot_leg
Detached human feet found on the Canadian coast
discovery being called Leg-In-Boot Square. On July 30, 1914, The Vancouver Sun reported that recent arrivals from Kimsquit reported a human leg encased in a high
Salish Sea human foot discoveries
Salish_Sea_human_foot_discoveries
Unidentified Turkish serial killer
severed human leg. Immediately after, he alerted officers on patrol from the Yeşildirek Police Station. A forensic examination determined that the leg belonged
Severed_leg_killer
Symbol with three-fold rotational symmetry
and of related Celtic traditions. The actual triskeles symbol of three human legs is found especially in Greek antiquity, beginning in archaic pottery and
Triskelion
Area of the skin
Cutaneous innervation of the lower limbs is the nerve supply to areas of the skin of the lower limbs (including the feet) which are supplied by specific
Cutaneous innervation of the lower limbs
Cutaneous_innervation_of_the_lower_limbs
Bone that is longer than it is wide
fingers and toes, and the clavicles or collar bones. The long bones of the human leg make up nearly half of adult height. The other primary skeletal component
Long_bone
Proportions of the human body in art
William J. (16 May 2018). "The influence of leg-to-body ratio, arm-to-body ratio and intra-limb ratio on male human attractiveness". Royal Society Open Science
Body_proportions
Group of human leg muscle
training, the quadriceps are trained by several leg exercises including the squat, leg press, and leg extension.[citation needed] The proper Latin plural
Quadriceps
Locomotion speed of animals and humans
M. and Kuo, A. D. (2005). "Mechanics and energetics of swinging the human leg" (PDF). Journal of Experimental Biology. 208 (3): 439–445. Bibcode:2005JExpB
Preferred_walking_speed
Moved by muscles paired appendages, which consist of different members
to the upper arm and lower leg (the lower arm and upper leg are instead called forearm and thigh, respectively). The human arms have relatively great
Limb_(anatomy)
Maya deity of wind, storm and fire
understood as 'One-Leg', suggests god K of Postclassic and Classic Maya iconography, a deity of lightning with one human leg, and one leg shaped like a serpent
Huracan
Physical substance of the human organism
human body consists of a head, hair, neck, torso (which includes the thorax and abdomen), genitals, arms, hands, legs, and feet. The internal human body
Human_body
Index of articles associated with the same name
Leg bones are the bones found in the leg. These can include the following: Femur – The bone in the thigh. Patella – The knee cap Tibia – The shin bone
Leg_bone
Behavior in cats
been observed to exhibit sexual movements, not unlike a dog "humping" a human leg, accompanying the kneading and suckling. Kittens who are taken away from
Kneading_(cats)
Being with both organic and biomechatronic body parts
current prosthetic applications, the C-Leg system developed by Otto Bock HealthCare, is used to replace a human leg that has been amputated because of injury
Cyborg
Saloon in Queens, New York City, US
Vario. The basement was a graveyard for mob victims. A human leg bone and a portion of a human shoulder bone were excavated from the basement on June
Robert's_Lounge
American kidnapper, serial rapist, torturer, and serial killer (1939–2002)
state police found bone fragments in Elephant Butte Lake belonging to a human leg in 2011. The DNA identified the victim as a female but she was not linked
David_Parker_Ray
Fungus infection of the skin
toenails, and the nail bed Tinea corporis: fungal infection of the arms, legs, and trunk Tinea cruris (jock itch): fungal infection of the groin area Tinea
Dermatophytosis
American murderer and body snatcher (1906–1984)
off Bowls made from human skulls A corset made from a female torso skinned from shoulders to waist Leggings made from human leg skin Masks made from
Ed_Gein
One of the fascial compartments of the leg
Wesley Norman (Georgetown University) Wikimedia Commons has media related to Posterior compartment of the human leg. Diagram at patientcareonline.com
Posterior_compartment_of_leg
Mayan stepped pyramid
often described as an “infant” or “child,” has one human leg and one serpent-leg. The human leg ends in a six-toed foot that is cradled by the other
Temple_of_the_Inscriptions
Physical configurations of the human body
and yoga, and may include: standing on one leg handstand head stand spreadeagle crab position The human body can be suspended in various stable positions
List_of_human_positions
Species of bacterium
bacterium from the genus Porphyromonas which has been isolated from a human leg ulcer in the United States. Parte, A.C. "Porphyromonas". LPSN. "Porphyromonas
Porphyromonas_somerae
Earliest anatomically modern humans in Europe and West Asia
with a bison upper body and human lower body was drawn onto a stalactite, facing a depiction of a vulva with two tapering legs. The 17,000-year-old Grotte
Cro-Magnon
Scientific study of the morphology of the human body
Human anatomy (gr. ἀνατομία, "dissection", from ἀνά, "up", and τέμνειν, "cut") is primarily the scientific study of the morphology of the human body.
Human_anatomy
Americas is complex, involving ritual or cultural practices connected with human sacrifice and warfare as well as instances motivated by famine and criminal
Cannibalism_in_the_Americas
Retention of juvenile traits into adulthood
short compared to torso length; longer leg than arm length; the structure of the foot; and the upright stance. Humans also retain a plasticity of behavior
Neoteny_in_humans
PMID 30137811. Retrieved 20 October 2020. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lateral compartment of the human leg. Diagram at patientcareonline.com
Lateral_compartment_of_leg
Part of the fascial compartments of leg
2015. Retrieved 11 January 2015. Wikimedia Commons has media related to Anterior compartment of the human leg. Fascial compartments of leg Crural fascia
Anterior_compartment_of_leg
Male nature spirit with horse or goat features found in Greek mythology
representations sometimes include horse-like legs, but, by the sixth century BC, they were more often represented with human legs. Comically hideous, they have mane-like
Satyr
Anatomical structure found in vertebrates
many animals with feet, the foot is an organ at the terminal part of the leg made up of one or more segments or bones, generally including claws and/or
Foot
Evolutionary process
specimen had a small brain, the pelvis and leg bones were almost identical in function to those of modern humans, showing with certainty that these hominins
Human_evolution
Blood vessels
genicular arteries (from Latin geniculum, "knee") are six arteries in the human leg, five of which are branches of the popliteal artery, that anastomose in
Genicular_arteries
Shark attacks in the United States
Philadelphia asserted that a shark's jaws did not have the power to sever a human leg in a single bite. Frederic Lucas, director of the American Museum of Natural
Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916
Jersey_Shore_shark_attacks_of_1916
Human male external reproductive organ
In human anatomy, the penis (/ˈpiːnɪs/; pl.: penises or penes; from the Latin pēnis, initially 'tail') is an external sex organ (intromittent organ) through
Human_penis
Family of spiders
Riverside, the daddy long-legs spider has never harmed a human physically, and there is no evidence that they are dangerous to humans. The legend may result
Pholcidae
Nerve in the human leg and foot
(2010). "Front, lateral, and medial sides of leg and dorsum of foot (Chapter 8)". BD Chaurasia's Human Anatomy (Regional and Applied Dissection and Clinical)
Superficial_fibular_nerve
1837 fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen
through her body. When she recovers, she will have human legs and will be able to dance as no human has ever danced before; however, the pain of losing
The_Little_Mermaid
Delicacies of French and Cantonese cuisine
Frog legs (French: Cuisses de grenouille) are the muscular hindlimbs of frogs that are consumed as food by humans in some cuisines. Frog legs are rich
Frog_legs
English idiom used in theatre to wish a performer good luck
"Break a leg" is an English-language idiom used in the context of theatre or other performing arts to wish a performer "good luck". An ironic or non-literal
Break_a_leg
Leg bone in vertebrates
largest bone in the human body, after the femur. The leg bones are the strongest long bones as they support the rest of the body. In human anatomy, the tibia
Tibia
Man (Manx: brattagh Vannin) is a triskelion, composed of three armoured legs with golden spurs, upon a red background. It has been the official flag of
Flag_of_the_Isle_of_Man
Method of terrestrial locomotion allowing rapid movement on foot
Australopithecus, an early ancestor of humans, to walk upright on two legs. Early humans most likely developed into endurance runners from the practice of
Running
Physical strike using the leg
lower right corner, a martial artist demonstrates a high kick. As the human leg is longer and stronger than the arm, kicks are generally used to keep
Kick
Species of snake
for the snake to open its mouth wide enough to sink the fangs into a human leg or arm; as of 2016, there are no confirmed fatalities. Denmotoxin is a
Boiga_dendrophila
Medical condition
Unequal leg length with a very small degree of difference can be common; small inequalities in leg length may affect 40%-50% of the human population
Unequal_leg_length
Vein in human leg
The anterior tibial vein is a vein in the lower leg. In human anatomy, there are two anterior tibial veins. They originate and receive blood from the
Anterior_tibial_vein
1972 aviation accident in the Andes mountains of Argentina
members of Cuerpo de Socorro Andino (Andean Relief Corps) of a half-eaten human leg were printed on the front page of two Chilean newspapers, El Mercurio
Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571
Uruguayan_Air_Force_Flight_571
Witch-vampire in the folklore around the Godavari River in India
fire. Sometimes, the chedipe undresses and turns into a tiger with one human leg and attacks men in the forest. This form is known as Murulupuli ("enchanting
Chedipe
Painting by Pieter Bruegel the Elder
Towards the bottom there is a fish with a human leg coming out of it which is similar to the figure with a human head on an animal's body in The Fall of
The_Fall_of_the_Rebel_Angels
Practice of humans eating other humans
Human cannibalism is the act or practice of humans eating the flesh or internal organs of other human beings. A person who practices cannibalism is called
Human_cannibalism
Muscle in the back part of the lower leg
In humans and some other mammals, the soleus is a powerful muscle in the back part of the lower leg (the calf). It runs from just below the knee to the
Soleus_muscle
Large nerve in humans and other animals
limb. It is the longest and widest single nerve in the human body, going from the top of the leg to the foot on the posterior aspect. The sciatic nerve
Sciatic_nerve
Muscles which cross two joints in a series
Zajac, Felix E (1 August 2002). "Understanding muscle coordination of the human leg with dynamical simulations". Journal of Biomechanics. 35 (8): 1011–1018
Biarticular_muscle
Cushion for the head
to make use of human-made pillows and cushions. A lion resting in a tree using a leg as a pillow A leopard resting in a tree using a leg as a pillow Chimpanzee
Pillow
2009 film by Tom Six
Interview, 1:30–1:55 Steve Dollar (30 April 2010). "'Human Centipede' Akihiro Kitamura Gets a Leg Up". 24 Times Per Second. 24XPS. Archived from the original
The Human Centipede (First Sequence)
The_Human_Centipede_(First_Sequence)
Marsupial of the family Macropodidae
back legs. The propulsive force of the tail is equal to that of both the front and hind legs combined and performs as much work as what a human leg walking
Kangaroo
This illustration, labeled "Regions of the human body", shows anterior and posterior views of the body. The cranial region includes the upper part of
List of human anatomical regions
List_of_human_anatomical_regions
Architectural and design practice
and tightly support the form of the human leg without cutting off circulation. Using a mold from Charles's leg, they set about applying their experiments
Charles_and_Ray_Eames
Ways of movement of equines
gaits (patterns of leg movement) during locomotion across solid ground, either naturally or as a result of specialized training by humans. Gaits are typically
Horse_gait
Medical condition
Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis–Ekbom disease (WED), is a neurological disorder, usually chronic, that causes an overwhelming urge to
Restless_legs_syndrome
Blood vessel in the human leg
limb is an artery that carries blood to the posterior compartment of the leg and plantar surface of the foot. It branches from the popliteal artery via
Posterior_tibial_artery
Allegedly unexplained human incineration
Spontaneous human combustion (SHC) is the pseudoscientific concept of the spontaneous combustion of a living (or recently deceased) human body without
Spontaneous_human_combustion
One of the superficial muscles of the superficial posterior compartment of the leg
compartment of the leg, along with the gastrocnemius and soleus muscles. The plantaris is considered to have become an unimportant muscle when human ancestors
Plantaris_muscle
Topics referred to by the same term
Amaranthaceae Pes anserinus, meaning "goose foot", a tendinous structure in the human leg The parotid plexus, also known as pes anserinus. Other species with "goosefoot"
Goose_foot
Sex position
sex position in which, generally, a woman lies on her back and spreads her legs and a man lies on top of her while they face each other and engage in vaginal
Missionary_position
Anatomical feature on the posterior of some primates
keeping the hip joints extended; and propelling the body forward via further leg (hip) extension when walking or running. In many cultures, the buttocks play
Buttocks
Man struck by lightning 7 times (1912–1983)
seven times. For this reason, he gained the nicknames "Human Lightning Conductor" and "Human Lightning Rod". Sullivan is recognized by Guinness World
Roy_Sullivan
1994 book by Oliver Sacks
A Leg to Stand On is a 1984 autobiographical account by neurologist Oliver Sacks describing his recovery from psychogenic leg paralysis following a mountaineering
A_Leg_to_Stand_On
Species of arthropod
of long legs. Originating in the Mediterranean region, it has spread to other parts of the world, where it frequently lives in and around human homes.
Scutigera_coleoptrata
American rock climber and bioengineer
Herr began working on advanced leg prostheses and orthoses, devices that emulate the functionality of the human leg. He is now a professor at the MIT
Hugh_Herr
Protrusion of the femur (bone)
joint with the hip bone. In humans and most mammals, the trochanters serve as important muscle attachment sites. Humans have two, sometimes three, trochanters
Trochanter
Small, decorative soft furnishing item
Novelty pillows are shaped like humorous objects (a banana, tweety bird, a human leg, a chainsaw, a dill pickle, a former president) and are meant to brighten
Throw_pillow
American shoegaze band
the band shift their sound closer to metal. Their fourth album Last Leg of the Human Table (2025) was released by Closed Casket Activities. The band formed
Cloakroom_(band)
Medical condition
of some portion of the impaired leg. Without the anatomical structure and neuromechanical control of the removed leg segment, amputees must use alternative
Gait_deviations
Painting by René Magritte
holding a red bird, as if clutching it. The front right leg of the table resembles a human leg. In the 1963 version, a number of elements have changed
The_Difficult_Crossing
Gait of locomotion among legged animals
because of the energy saved. Human walking is accomplished with a strategy called the double pendulum. During forward motion, the leg that leaves the ground
Walking
2003 Italian film by Gabriele Salvatores
ground covered with a sheet of metal. He opens it and sees part of a bare human leg; horrified, due to the limited time he had to investigate the situation
I'm_Not_Scared
American artist and technologist
virtual environment system for viewing and manipulating a model of the human leg. Fisher was Project Professor in the Graduate School of Media and Governance
Scott_Fisher_(technologist)
Thorax Breast Abdomen Genitalia Penis (male) Scrotum (male) Vulva (female) Leg Thigh Knee Kneecap Calf Ankle Foot Toes Buttocks Anus Development of the
List of human anatomical features
List_of_human_anatomical_features
Below is a table which reports the average adult human height by country or geographical region. With regard to the table, original studies and sources
Human_height_by_country
2015 American film
Review: 'Finders Keepers'". Retrieved August 13, 2016. WITN. "Man Who Found Human Leg In BBQ Cooker Arrested In Down East Bank Scare". witn.com. "Obituary for
Finders_Keepers_(2015_film)
American gangster (1897–1931)
Jack "Legs" Diamond (possibly born John Thomas Diamond, though disputed; July 10, 1897 – December 18, 1931), also known as John Nolan and Gentleman Jack
Legs_Diamond
An adult human skeleton is commonly quoted as consisting of 206 bones. Reports on the typical number of bones have varied historically depending on how
List of bones of the human skeleton
List_of_bones_of_the_human_skeleton
Legendary figure from Costa Rican and Panamanian folklore
but her most characteristic features are her legs and claws of an eagle or hawk instead of human legs, which leave reversed footprints so that she cannot
Tulevieja
Type of exercise
any position of the human body where one leg is positioned forward with knee bent and foot flat on the ground while the other leg is positioned behind
Lunge_(exercise)
Walking with the toes and metatarsals flat on the ground
metatarsals/metacarpals, the bones that in a human compose the arch of the foot and the palm of the hand. The leg of an unguligrade mammal also includes the
Plantigrade
Cannibalism, the act of eating human flesh, is a recurring theme in popular culture, especially within the horror genre, and has been featured in a range
Cannibalism in popular culture
Cannibalism_in_popular_culture
the human controller to move and direct the machine as well as vary the speed at which it will travel. The action of the human operator lifting a leg lifts
Human–machine_system
Articulated robot
spider's leg are mostly rigid (don't bend) besides the joints where the soft material is used to allow the joints to bend. Much like a human leg, where
Arachno-Bot
Hominin fossil
matter in 1930, Zwiglaar told him he found a human leg bone about 1 m (3 ft) from the skull, but no other human remains. In 1947, to test the provenance of
Kabwe_1
French animated comedy series produced by Xilam Animation
granted magical sentient sandals, which transforms her into a human with superhuman legs when worn, before resuming their adventures (across both the island
Zig_&_Sharko
HUMAN LEG
HUMAN LEG
Boy/Male
Hindu
Human
Boy/Male
Indian, Punjabi, Sikh, Telugu
Human
Surname or Lastname
Altered spelling of German Luhmann or Lohmann.English
Altered spelling of German Luhmann or Lohmann.English : unexplained.
Boy/Male
Indian
Human
Boy/Male
Tamil
Human
Boy/Male
Assamese, Indian
Human
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Himan was the Name of One of the Famous Slaves that had a Hand in Building the Tomb of Queen Venika
Boy/Male
Arabic
Human
Boy/Male
Hindu
Human
Girl/Female
Tamil
Manveet | மாநà¯à®µà®¿à®¤Â
Human
Manveet | மாநà¯à®µà®¿à®¤Â
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Human
Surname or Lastname
English
English : partly from an unattested late Old English personal name, Hygemann, composed of the elements hyge ‘mind’ (cognate with the underlying Germanic element in Hugh) + mann ‘man’. In some cases this may also have been an occupational name for a servant (Middle English man) of a man called Hugh.Perhaps an altered spelling of German Homann.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Human
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Human
Female
Native American
Native American Hopi name SHUMAN means "rattlesnake handler."
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Human
Male
Yiddish
 Yiddish altered form of Hebrew Hyam, HYMAN means "life." Compare with another form of Hyman.
Boy/Male
Assamese, Indian
Human
Male
Hebrew
(הָמָן) Hebrew name of Persian origin, HAMAN means "magnificent." In the bible, this is the name of a wicked prime minister.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Human
HUMAN LEG
HUMAN LEG
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Mythological, Sindhi, Telugu
A Raga
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sanskrit
Celebrated
Surname or Lastname
English
English : unexplained.
Boy/Male
Latin
Flowering.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Marathi, Sanskrit
One Friend
Boy/Male
Hindu
Boy/Male
British, English
From the Thorny Meadow
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Maid of the Sea
Girl/Female
German, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
Dedicated; Awasome; Devotee
Surname or Lastname
English (Midlands)
English (Midlands) : unexplained. Compare Frake.
HUMAN LEG
HUMAN LEG
HUMAN LEG
HUMAN LEG
HUMAN LEG
a.
In human form.
n.
Human nature.
a.
Humanizing; exalting; tending to refine.
n.
See Uhlan.
superl.
Human.
n.
A human being.
a.
Pertaining to man; human.
a.
Not human; inhuman.
a.
More than human; superhuman.
n.
The human skin.
a.
More than human.
a.
Belonging to man or mankind; having the qualities or attributes of a man; of or pertaining to man or to the race of man; as, a human voice; human shape; human nature; human sacrifices.
a.
Resembling a human being in form or nature; human.
v. t.
To make human; to invest with a human personality; to incarnate.
n.
A bitter, brownish yellow, amorphous substance, extracted from vegetable mold, and also produced by the action of acids on certain sugars and carbohydrates; -- called also humic acid, ulmin, gein, ulmic or geic acid, etc.
n.
Human nature
a.
Having the feelings and inclinations creditable to man; having a disposition to treat other human beings or animals with kindness; kind; benevolent.
n.
The ascription of human characteristics to things not human.
n.
Human feelings; humanity.
n.
One who attributes the human form or other human attributes to the Deity or to anything not human.