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Leg

Medical Definition: The inferior part of the lower extremity between the KNEE and the ANKLE.
Guide Notes: primates only but see note on LEG INJURIES; for whole leg or lower leg (THIGH is available for upper leg); for bones use TIBIA or FIBULA; Manual 21.58: table of human, primate & non-primate extremities

Leg Medical Definitions and Terms

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