We’ll break down the anatomy and function of the upper leg, knee, lower leg, ankle, and foot. You’ll learn about the muscles, bones, and other structures of each area of the leg. Your legs are ...

Indeed, previous research suggests that poor blood flow regulation in leg muscle may show up before similar changes in the heart, and could even explain symptoms like fatigue or difficulty exercising.

The hominin's reconstructed pelvis and leg muscles also suggest that she could climb trees, ... Our bone structure and muscle attachments can inform how muscles were layered on Lucy's skeleton.

More information: Kazuki Kuriyama et al, Leg stiffness adjustment during hopping by dynamic interaction between the muscle and tendon of the medial gastrocnemius, Journal of Applied Physiology (2025).

Growing evidence shows that building muscle strength can have benefits for your heart, even leading to better outcomes after a heart attack. Having a higher level of leg muscle strength appears to ...

Single-leg exercises build muscle and correct imbalances in your body, according to Andre Adams, master trainer with the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Leg cramps are sudden, involuntary muscle contractions that commonly affect the calves and hamstrings. They can be caused by fatigue or overuse, dehydration, or a lack of electrolytes. While leg ...

Developing stronger leg muscles could help slow or prevent knee osteoarthritis, a new study found. Performing strength training to build muscle mass is key.

Quadriceps are the muscles at the front of one's thigh, the iliopsoas muscle is the major flexor of one's hip joint, abductor muscles help with leg rotation, and adductor muscles are in one's ...