lowerlimbdictionary

__**Insertion**__**- distal end** __**Linea apera- a longitudinal ridge on the posterior surface of the middle third of the femur.**__ __**Origin**__ **- proximal end**
 * A**
 * __Acetabulum__ - A** **cup-shaped depression on the external surface of the hip bone, with which the head of the femur articulates.**
 * __Adductor group__** - **Consists of the** **adductor brevis, adductor longus and the adductor magnus.**
 * __Anterior__ - means closer to the front of the body**
 * __Apex__: the highest point of the triangle.**
 * __Aponeurosis__ - Sheetlike tendinous expansion (mainly serving to connect to a muscle with the parts it moves).**
 * B**
 * C**
 * __Course__ - the direction and/or pathway the muscle follows from its orgin to its insertion.**
 * D**
 * E**
 * F**
 * G**
 * H**
 * I**
 * J**
 * K**
 * L**
 * M**
 * __Medial compartment:__ compartment that is closer to the midline of the body.**
 * N**
 * O**
 * P**
 * Q**
 * R**
 * __R.I.C.E.__ - Rest, Ice, Compress, Elevate**
 * S**
 * __Spinous processes__ - referring to a part of each vertebra of the spine.**
 * __Superficial__: closer to the surface**
 * __Synergists__ - muscles which work with other muscles to perform certain movements.**
 * T**
 * U**
 * V**
 * W**
 * X**
 * Y**
 * Z**

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