A leg is a weight-bearing and locomotive anatomical structure, usually having a columnar shape. During locomotion, legs function as "extensible struts". The combination of movements at all joints can be modeled as a single, linear element capable of changing length and rotating about an omnidirectional "hip" joint.
AI overview
A leg is a body part shaped like a column that supports your weight and allows you to move from place to place. During movement, your leg works like an adjustable rod that can change length and rotate in different directions from your hip, enabling you to walk and run.
AI-generated from the Wikipedia summary — may contain errors.
Key facts
- Anatomy.Name
- Leg
- Anatomy.Latin
- membrum inferius
- Anatomy.Image
- InsectLeg.svg
- Anatomy.Caption
- Diagram of an insect leg
via Wikipedia infobox
Article
7 sectionsContents
- Terminology
- Components
- Tetrapod legs
- Robotic leg
- Prosthetic leg
- References
- External links
A leg is a weight-bearing and locomotive anatomical structure, usually having a columnar shape. During locomotion, legs function as "extensible struts". The combination of movements at all joints can be modeled as a single, linear element capable of changing length and rotating about an omnidirectional "hip" joint.
As an anatomical animal structure, it is used for locomotion. The distal end is often modified to distribute force (such as a foot). Most animals have an even number of legs.