The lower leg refers to the portion of the lower extremity between the knee and ankle. This area consists of bones, muscles, tendons, and nerves that all work together to allow the leg to function.

Your legs are two of your most important body parts. They allow you to move and provide support for your upper body. We’ll break down the anatomy and function of the upper leg, knee, lower leg ...

The lower leg is a major anatomical part of the skeletal system. Together with the upper leg, it forms the lower extremity. It lies between the knee and the ankle, ...

As final exams approach for freshman medical students at the University of Maryland, they reflect on what they've learned in the gross anatomy lab. NPR's Melissa Block visits the lab in the second ...

In the gross anatomy lab at NYU School of Medicine, physician assistant students from Pace University study leg and foot anatomy. (Image credit: Tanya Lewis) NEW YORK — The first things my eyes ...