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leg (leg)

1. the part of the lower limb between the knee and ankle.

2. in common usage, the entire lower limb, with the part below the knee being called the lower leg .

3. any of the four limbs of a quadruped.

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bandy leg  bowleg.

bayonet leg  ankylosis of the knee after backward displacement of the tibia and fibula.

bow leg  see bowleg.

milk leg  phlegmasia alba dolens.

restless legs  a disagreeable, creeping, irritating sensation in the legs, usually the lower legs, relieved only by walking or keeping the legs moving.

scissor leg  deformity with crossing of the legs in walking.

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leg (lg)

n.

1. One of the two lower limbs of the human body, especially the part between the knee and the foot.

2. A supporting part resembling a leg in shape or function.

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leg

[leg]

Etymology: ONor, leggr

1 that section of the lower limb between the knee and ankle.

2 in common usage, the entire lower limb (in which case, the part below the knee is called the lower leg).

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leg

strictly, the part of the limb supported by the tibia; generally, see limb (1), forelimb, hindlimb.

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leg band

plastic band worn around the pastern in cows. Makes identification easy in pit-type milking sheds, but a band is needed on each hindlimb and muddy lanes make the numbers difficult to read. Metal bands or rings are also placed on the legs of caged birds for identification purposes.

bow leg

genu varum.

leg mange

occurs in horses, cattle and sheep; caused by chorioptesbovis.

milk leg

severe lameness in senior dairy cows due to degenerative arthritis of the femorotibial joint. Presumed due to long-term negative calcium balance in heavy milking cows.

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leg

See Bird leg, Champagne bottle leg, Tennis leg.

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Patient discussion about bow leg.

Q. I have a low back pain that radiates to my leg when i pick up stuff. Is it a disc herniation? I am a 43 years old bank teller. During the past 5 months I've suffered from a low back pain. The pain is not very strong, but it gets much worse while doing physical activity. When i walk or lift heavy things the pain is even stronger, and it radiates to my left leg. Can it be signs for disc herniation?

A. You can't tell for sure that your symptoms are due to a specific disc pathology.
When i had similar symptoms i went to the GP and he told me to lay down on your back. Then he slowly raised my left leg while the knee is kept in extension.
He said that If raising the leg over 60 degree exacerbates the pain its very likely to be disc herniation. But you should go to your GP and have him examine you.

Q. How to prevent leg cramps? Every night I get terrible leg cramps that wake me up from my sleep. This only started happening during my pregnancy. How can I stop it from happening?

A. my wife also had leg cramps, here are some tips to prevent them from happening-
Avoid standing or sitting with your legs crossed for long periods of time.
Stretch your calf muscles regularly during the day and several times before you go to bed.
Rotate your ankles and wiggle your toes when you sit, eat dinner, or watch TV.
Take a walk every day, unless your midwife or doctor has advised you not to exercise.
Stay hydrated during the day by drinking water regularly.
Try a warm bath before bed to relax your muscles.

good luck and congrats! my wife got those tips from a physiotherapist friend of hwer and they worked out nicely.

Q. i have restless legs at night . could someone help me with what meds i should take

A. It sounds to me like you have Restless legs syndrome (RLS). The most distinctive or unusual aspect of the condition is that lying down and trying to relax activates the symptoms. As a result, most people with RLS have difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. I've heard that the way to treat RLS, with mild to moderate symptoms, is prevention. Certain lifestyle changes and activities can reduce or eliminate symptoms. Decreased use of caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco may provide some relief. Sometimes Physicians suggest that patients take iron, folate, and magnesium supplements. There are also a variety of medications that can be used to treat RLS, however, as most of these medications require prescriptions, I suggest you go see your Dr. about this condition.