muscles of lower limb

[TA]

muscles acting on or located in the free lower limb, including the iliopsoas and muscles of the gluteal region.

Synonym(s): musculi membri inferioris [TA]

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Table-3: Muscular Activation of different muscles of lower limb during different positions of Salat and different exercises.2,18

Salat (Muslim prayer) as a therapeutic exercise

DTR exaggerated with diminished power 4/5 of distal muscles of lower limb. Bilateral plantar extensor response.

Neuronal migration disorder

Electrophysiological studies disclosed the absence of compound muscle action potential (CMAP) in distal muscles of lower limbs and diminished CMAPs in the upper limbs.

Organophosphate induced delayed neuropathy: a case report

[10] The predominant localisation in the proximal muscles of lower limbs may be due to large volume of muscle mass and its rich blood supply.