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KMID : 0948920040030020085
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Clinical Pain
2004 Volume.3 No. 2 p.85 ~ p.92
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Anatomy and Biomechanics in the Lower Extremities
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Lee Jong-Ha
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Abstract
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The main function of the lower extremities is to support the trunk and absorb impact during walking or running. The lower extremities are composed of the foot, ankle, leg, knee, thigh, and hip. The major joints of the foot and ankle are the talocrural, subtalar, and transverse tarsal joints. The knee consists of the lateral and medial tibiofemoral joint and the patellofemoral joint. The hip is the articulation between the head of the femur and socket provided by the acetabulum of the pelvis. There is close correlation among each anatomic segment, and a problem in one affects adversely others in sequence. Therefore it is very important to understand the basic anatomy and biomechanics among each structure.
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KEYWORD
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Anatomy, Biomechanics, Foot, Ankle, Knee, Hip
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