The Leg And Foot

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Inversion and Eversion


The principal evertors of the foot are: peroneus longus, brevis and tertius.

The principal invertors of the foot are: tibialis anterior and tibialis posterior.


The arterial supply tree of the lower limb


External Iliac Artery femoral artery profunda femoris artery Lateral and Medial Circumflex arteries Popliteal artery Anterior Tibial Artery Posterior Tibial Artery Fibular Artery Lateral and Medial Plantar Arteries Dorsalis Pedis Artery Plantar Arch


Also other portions are: Obturator Artery Internal Iliac Artery Superior and Inferior Gluteal Artery


Venous Supply of the lower limb


Inferior Venae Cavae Common Iliac Vein External and Internal iliac vein Femoral Vein Profunda Femoris Vein Popliteal Vein Great Saphenous Vein Vena Comitantes Short Saphenous Vein Dorsal Venous Arch


Lymphatic Drainage of the lower limb


External Iliac Nodes Superficial Inguinal Nodes (superficial structures of thigh) Deep Inguinal Nodes (deep structures of the lower limb) Popliteal Nodes (superficial and deep structures of the leg)


Nerves of the Lower limb


Femoral Nerve Obturator Nerve Sciatic Nerve Superior and Inferior Gluteal Nerve Tibial Nerve Fibular Nerve Superficial and Deep Fibular Nerve Medial and Lateral Plantar Nerves


Category: Anatomy Notes

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