Right knee joint opened, and the knee flexed. Seen from before.

Opened and Flexed Knee Joint

Right knee joint opened, and the knee flexed. Seen from before.

Right knee joint. Sagittal section through the external condyle of the femur. Mesal half of section, from lateral side. The knee is slightly flexed; the joint surfaces have been pulled a little apart.

Sagittal Section Through Knee Joint

Right knee joint. Sagittal section through the external condyle of the femur. Mesal half of section,…

Bones of the knee also showing muscle. Labels: s, insertion of the sartorius; g, insertion of the gracilis.

Bones of the Knee

Bones of the knee also showing muscle. Labels: s, insertion of the sartorius; g, insertion of the gracilis.

Median frontal section of the right knee, viewed from in front.

Median Frontal Section Through Knee

Median frontal section of the right knee, viewed from in front.

Region of the knee, seen obliquely from behind and within.

Muscles of Knee

Region of the knee, seen obliquely from behind and within.

Patella removed from right knee, which is strongly flexed to show alar ligaments and ligamentum mucosum. A probe is passed beneath the latter.

Patella Removed from Knee

Patella removed from right knee, which is strongly flexed to show alar ligaments and ligamentum mucosum.…

Sagittal section of the right knee, viewed from the outer side. The joint cavity proper lies to each side of the anterior crural ligament.

Sagittal Section Through Knee

Sagittal section of the right knee, viewed from the outer side. The joint cavity proper lies to each…

An artificial leg.

Leg

An artificial leg.

This illustration shows a bandage wrapped firmly around a leg.

Leg Bandage

This illustration shows a bandage wrapped firmly around a leg.

"Bones of the leg. a, femur; b, tibia; c, fibula; d, tarsal bones; e, metatarsal bones; f, phalanges; g, patella." —Martin, 1917

Leg Bones

"Bones of the leg. a, femur; b, tibia; c, fibula; d, tarsal bones; e, metatarsal bones; f, phalanges;…

The muscle thickens when it shortens to draw up the heel.

Leg Muscle

The muscle thickens when it shortens to draw up the heel.

The muscles of the front of the leg. 1, tendon of quadriceps; 2, spine tibia; 3, tibialis anticus; 4, extensor communis digitorum; 5, extensor proprius pollicis; 6, peroneus tertius; 7, peroneus longus; 8, peroneus brevis; 9, soleus; 10, gastrocnemius; 11, extensor brevis digitorum.

Leg Muscles

The muscles of the front of the leg. 1, tendon of quadriceps; 2, spine tibia; 3, tibialis anticus; 4,…

A frontal view of the cutaneous nerves of the right lower extremity.

Leg Nerves

A frontal view of the cutaneous nerves of the right lower extremity.

A frontal view of the nerves of the right lower extremity.

Leg Nerves

A frontal view of the nerves of the right lower extremity.

A posterior view of the cutaneous nerves of the right lower extremity.

Leg Nerves

A posterior view of the cutaneous nerves of the right lower extremity.

A posterior view of the nerves of the right lower extremity.

Leg Nerves

A posterior view of the nerves of the right lower extremity.

This illustration shows the leg of an Ox.
P. Pelvis, FE. Femur, TI. Tibia, FI. Fibula, TA. Tarsus, MT. Metatarsus, PH. Phalanges, OC. Os Calcis.

Leg of Ox

This illustration shows the leg of an Ox. P. Pelvis, FE. Femur, TI. Tibia, FI. Fibula, TA. Tarsus, MT.…

Section one inch above the external malleolus.

Cross Section of Leg One Inch Above External Malleolus

Section one inch above the external malleolus.

Section through the leg three inches below the right knee joint.

Cross Section Through Leg Three Inches Below Knee Joint

Section through the leg three inches below the right knee joint.

Section two and a half inches above right ankle joint.

Cross Section of Leg, Two and a Half Inches above Ankle

Section two and a half inches above right ankle joint.

Section through the leg two inches below the right knee joint.

Cross Section Through Leg Two Inches Below Knee Joint

Section through the leg two inches below the right knee joint.

Superficial muscles of the right leg, anterior view.

Anterior View of the Superficial Muscles of the Leg

Superficial muscles of the right leg, anterior view.

Arteries of the leg. Labels: 1, extensor propius pollicis; 2, articular arteries; 3, anterior tibia; 4, 5, same artery; 6, recurrent branch; 7, 8, muscular branches; 9, dorsalis pedis, 10, external malleolar artery.

Arteries of the Leg

Arteries of the leg. Labels: 1, extensor propius pollicis; 2, articular arteries; 3, anterior tibia;…

In the medical field this is used as a prosthesis or prosthetic limb. This device replaces a missing body part

Artificial Leg

In the medical field this is used as a prosthesis or prosthetic limb. This device replaces a missing…

The right tibia and fibula in their normal relation, rear view.

Bones of the Lower Leg

The right tibia and fibula in their normal relation, rear view.

Section through the external malleolus.

Cross Section Through Malleolus of Leg

Section through the external malleolus.

Section through lower third of lower leg.

Cross Section Through Lower Third of Lower Leg

Section through lower third of lower leg.

Section through middle of lower leg.

Cross Section Through Middle of Lower Leg

Section through middle of lower leg.

Section through middle third of lower leg.

Cross Section Through Middle Third of Lower Leg

Section through middle third of lower leg.

Section through upper third of lower leg.

Cross Section Through Upper Third of Lower Leg

Section through upper third of lower leg.

This image depicts an artificial leg having a curved and grooved periphery and supported by the upper end of a screw which operates the same double heel tendon. This embraces the slide at its looped upper end is connected to the foot at its lower ends.

Grooved Artificial Leg

This image depicts an artificial leg having a curved and grooved periphery and supported by the upper…

Superficial muscles of the right leg, lateral view.

Lateral View of the Superficial Muscles of the Leg

Superficial muscles of the right leg, lateral view.

Ligaments of the right leg, from in front.

Ligaments of the Leg

Ligaments of the right leg, from in front.

The lymphatics in the leg, with glands at the hip.

Lymphatics in the Leg

The lymphatics in the leg, with glands at the hip.

"Muscles of the leg showing how they pass into tendons at the ankle." —Davison, 1910

Muscles of the leg

"Muscles of the leg showing how they pass into tendons at the ankle." —Davison, 1910

Superficial muscles of the right leg, posterior view.

Posterior View of the Superficial Muscles of the Leg

Superficial muscles of the right leg, posterior view.

Transverse section through the lower third of the leg. Labels: a, tibialis anticus; b, extensor longus hallucis; c, extensor communis digitorum; d, peroneus brevis; e, peroneus longus; t, tibialis posticus; g, flexor longus digitorum; h, flexor longus hallucis; i, gastrocnemius and soleus; j, short saphenous nerve and vein; k, anterior tibial vessels and nerve; l, peroneal vessels; m, posterior tibial vessels and nerve; n, musculo-cutaneous nerve.

Transverse Section Through the Lower Leg

Transverse section through the lower third of the leg. Labels: a, tibialis anticus; b, extensor longus…

Veins of the leg. Labels: 1, saphenous; 2, collateral branch; 3, anastomosis; 4, internal saphenous; 5, original of saphenous; 6, anastomosing branch; 7, branches on back leg; 8, internal vein of foot; 9, arch veins on metatarsal bones; 10, branch from heel; 11, branches on sole of foot.

Veins of the Leg

Veins of the leg. Labels: 1, saphenous; 2, collateral branch; 3, anastomosis; 4, internal saphenous;…

Cutaneous nerve supply of legs. Anterior aspect. 1, ilioinguinal; 2, genitocrural; 3, external cutaneous; 4, middle cutaneous; 5, internal cutaneous; 6, patellar plexus; 7, branches of external popliteal; 8, internal saphenous; 9, musculocutaneous; 10, external saphenous; 11, anterior tibial. Posterior aspect. 1, 2, and 3, Small sciatic; 4, external cutaneous; 5, internal cutaneous; 6, internal saphenous; 7, branches of external popliteal; 8, short saphenous; 9, posterior tibial; 10, internal saphenous; 11, internal plantar; 12, external plantar.

Nerve Supply of Legs

Cutaneous nerve supply of legs. Anterior aspect. 1, ilioinguinal; 2, genitocrural; 3, external cutaneous;…

Superficial lymphatic vessels and nodes of the right lowers extremity and groin.

Superficial Lymphatics and Vessels and Nodes of the Legs

Superficial lymphatic vessels and nodes of the right lowers extremity and groin.

"Third leg of Limulus polyphemus, showing the division of the fourth segment of the leg by a groove S into two, thus giving seven segments to the leg as in scorpion." — The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1910

Limulus Polyphemus

"Third leg of Limulus polyphemus, showing the division of the fourth segment of the leg by a groove…

An illustration of an man with an injured leg and arm.

Man with Injured Arm & Leg

An illustration of an man with an injured leg and arm.

An illustration of a man sitting in a chair with his leg bandaged and propped up on a chair.

Man with Injured Leg

An illustration of a man sitting in a chair with his leg bandaged and propped up on a chair.

Muscles of the anterior limb-external view. Labels: a, antea-spinatus; b, postea-spinatus; c, teres externus; d, caput magnum; e, caput medium; f, flexor brachii; g, extensor metacarpi magnus; h, extensor metacarpi obliquus; i, flexor metacarpi externus; k, extensor pedis; k', its tendon; k", fibrous band from the suspensory ligament; l, extensor suffraginis; l', its tendon.

Horse Leg Muscles

Muscles of the anterior limb-external view. Labels: a, antea-spinatus; b, postea-spinatus; c, teres…

Muscles of the anterior limb-internal view. Labels: a, subscapularis; b, teres internus; c, coracohumeralis; d, scapulo-ulnaris; e, flexor metacarpi internus; f, flexor metacarpi medius; g, caput parvum.

Horse Leg Muscles

Muscles of the anterior limb-internal view. Labels: a, subscapularis; b, teres internus; c, coracohumeralis;…

External view of the muscles of the anterior limb-showing the deeper ones of the upper region. Labels: a, posteaspinatus minor; b, deep portion of the postea-spinatus; c, flexor brachii divided and the upper part raised; c', its tendon, which fits the cicipital groove; d, humeralis obliquus; e, anconeus; f, extensor pedis; g, Thiernesse's muscles; h, Phillips' muscle; h', its tendon.

Horse Leg Muscles

External view of the muscles of the anterior limb-showing the deeper ones of the upper region. Labels:…

Internal view of the deep muscles of the anterior limb. Labels: a, caput parvum of triceps extensor brachii; b, flexor pedis perforatus; b' its tendon; b", slips to the phalanges; c, flexor pedis perforans; c', radialis accesorius; c', ulnaris accesorius; c"', inferior check ligament; d, perforans tendon leaving the sheath of perforatus tendon.

Horse Leg Muscles

Internal view of the deep muscles of the anterior limb. Labels: a, caput parvum of triceps extensor…

"Thumb and leg and foot of Mystacina tuberculata." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1903

Mystacina Tuberculata

"Thumb and leg and foot of Mystacina tuberculata." —The Encyclopedia Britannica, 1903

"A Great Nerve (Posterior Tibial) on the Back of the Leg, with its Accompanying Artery of the Same Name." — Blaisedell, 1904

Great Nerve

"A Great Nerve (Posterior Tibial) on the Back of the Leg, with its Accompanying Artery of the Same Name."…

"Shows the powerful legs, small feet, and rudimentary wings of the bird; the obliquity at which the bones of the legs and wings are placed, and the comparatively small angles which two bones make at their point of junction."—Pettigrew, 1857

Skeleton of Ostrich

"Shows the powerful legs, small feet, and rudimentary wings of the bird; the obliquity at which the…

Showing position of patella in relation to condyles of femur with knee flexed at a right angle.

Position of Patella in Relation to Condyles of Femur with Knee Flexed

Showing position of patella in relation to condyles of femur with knee flexed at a right angle.

Showing position of patella in relation to condyles of femur with knee partially flexed.

Position of Patella in Relation to Condyles of Femur with Knee Partially Flexed

Showing position of patella in relation to condyles of femur with knee partially flexed.

Section through the patella and one inch above the condyles.

Cross Section Through Patella

Section through the patella and one inch above the condyles.

This illustration shows the leg of a seal.
P. Pelvis, FE. Femur, TI. Tibia, FI. Fibula, TA. Tarsus, MT. Metatarsus, PH. Phalanges, OC. Os Calcis

Leg of Seal

This illustration shows the leg of a seal. P. Pelvis, FE. Femur, TI. Tibia, FI. Fibula, TA. Tarsus,…

"When an arm or a leg is broken, it should be kept stretched out straight so that the sharp, broken ends of the bone will not cut the muscles, nerves, and blood vessels of the limb. If the person must be moved, wrap a pillow, coat, or blanket about the injured member, using sticks or something else stiff enough to keep it from bending." — Ritchie, 1918

Splint

"When an arm or a leg is broken, it should be kept stretched out straight so that the sharp, broken…

The head and leg of the stork, a bird in the Ciconiidae family of storks, herons, and egrets.

Stork Head and Leg

The head and leg of the stork, a bird in the Ciconiidae family of storks, herons, and egrets.

Tendons and ligaments of the left anterior extremity of ox, viewed from external side. Labels: a, flexor perforatus tendon; a', its superficial; a", its deep branch; b, interosseus metacarpeus; c, flexor perforans tendon; d-d", e-e"', superior suspensory ligament and attachments; d, anterior division; e', e", branches forming superior ligaments of small claw; e'". inferior ligament of small claw; f, common annular ligament; g, g', superior and inferior special annular ligaments; h, interdigital ligament; i, i', tendon of the extensor proprius externus.

Tendons and Ligaments of Ox Leg

Tendons and ligaments of the left anterior extremity of ox, viewed from external side. Labels: a, flexor…

Section through the lower third of the thigh, five inches above knee joint.

Cross Section Through Thigh Five Inches Above Knee Joint

Section through the lower third of the thigh, five inches above knee joint.

Section through right thigh, four inches above knee joint.

Cross Section Through Thigh Four Inches Above Knee Joint

Section through right thigh, four inches above knee joint.

Internal view of left thigh-showing the arteries. Labels: 1, femoral; a, profunda femoris; b, superficialis femoris; c, saphenic; d, muscular branches; e, femora; nutrient vessels cut; (the femoral becomes the popliteal at about this point); f, femoro-popiteal; f', its muscular branches; f", its descending branch; g, recurrent tibial; h, united trunk of saphenic and femoro-popliteal; i, internal plantar.

Thigh of a Horse Showing Arteries

Internal view of left thigh-showing the arteries. Labels: 1, femoral; a, profunda femoris; b, superficialis…