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Leg
Research News and Information
Definition of 'Leg'The inferior part of the lower extremity between the KNEE and the ANKLE. Common names: Leg; Legs |
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Lower limb position during treadmill jogging and fast running in microgravity.
29 Sep 2009
INTRODUCTION: The second-generation ISS treadmill has a faster maximum operating speed than the current ISS treadmill. In normal gravity (1 G), bone loading benefits and cardiorespiratory stress are directly related to locomotion speed. A kinematic ... Read more...
29 Sep 2009
OBJECTIVES: To assess the relationship between self-reported omega-3 fatty acid (O3FA) intake and bone mineral density (BMD) and lower extremity function in older adults. DESIGN: Cross-sectional analysis of baseline information from three separate ... Read more...
Electrical impedance myography in the assessment of disuse atrophy.
29 Sep 2009
Tarulli AW, Duggal N, Esper GJ, Garmirian LP, Fogerson PM, Lin CH, Rutkove SB. Electrical impedance myography in the assessment of disuse atrophy. OBJECTIVE: To quantify disuse atrophy using electrical impedance myography (EIM), a noninvasive ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Leg'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- A 79 year old woman with a swollen right leg.
12 Oct 2009 - Lower limb position during treadmill jogging and fast running in microgravity.
29 Sep 2009 - Improvement of swallowing reflex after electrical stimulation to lower leg acupoints in patients after stroke.
29 Sep 2009 - Self-reported dietary intake of omega-3 fatty acids and association with bone and lower extremity function.
29 Sep 2009 - Electrical impedance myography in the assessment of disuse atrophy.
29 Sep 2009 - 57-year-old woman with acute lower extremity pain and swelling.
29 Sep 2009 - Infrapopliteal balloon angioplasty for the treatment of chronic occlusive disease.
29 Sep 2009 - T2*-weighted and arterial spin labeling MRI of calf muscles in healthy volunteers and patients with chronic exertional compartment syndrome: preliminary experience.
29 Sep 2009 - Orthopaedic issues in the musculoskeletal care of adults with cerebral palsy.
29 Sep 2009 - Bone and soft tissue sarcomas are often curable--but at what cost?: a call to arms (and legs).
13 Sep 2009 - Pediatric extremity multidetector computed tomographic angiography findings.
30 Aug 2009 - Protective mechanisms of the common fibular nerve in and around the fibular tunnel: a new concept.
30 Aug 2009 - Erythematous plaques involving calves--quiz case.
30 Aug 2009 - Pain and discomfort in deployed helicopter aviators wearing body armor.
30 Aug 2009 - Do differences in hospital and surgeon quality explain racial disparities in lower-extremity vascular amputations?
30 Aug 2009 - Intraobserver reliability of static measures in the normally developing infant foot and clubfoot.
30 Aug 2009 - Limited upper limb functioning has impact on restrictions in participation and autonomy of patients with hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy 1a.
30 Aug 2009 - Effect of seat height and turning direction on the timed up and go test scores of people after stroke.
30 Aug 2009 - Effect of long-acting testosterone treatment on functional exercise capacity, skeletal muscle performance, insulin resistance, and baroreflex sensitivity in elderly patients with chronic heart failure a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study.
30 Aug 2009 - Bilateral peroneal compartment syndrome after horse riding.
30 Aug 2009
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Technical information about 'Leg'
Definition: The inferior part of the lower extremity between the KNEE and the ANKLE.
Descriptor UI: D007866
Alternative terms: Leg; Legs;
Related Mesh Headings: Hindlimb; Leg Bones;
Allowable Qualifiers: abnormalities; anatomy & histology; blood supply; embryology; growth & development; innervation; microbiology; parasitology; pathology; physiology; physiopathology; radiation effects; radiography; radionuclide imaging; surgery; ultrasonography; virology; transplantation;
Tree Number: A01.378.610.500;
Technical 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