Superficial two-headed muscle located in back of lower leg. Extends from knee to heel across three joints. Forms part of calf muscle with soleus muscle. 39% of individuals have sesamoid bone called fabella in lateral head
Forms between talus and calcaneus bones. Cylindrical, uniaxial joint with poor mobility. Contains four ligaments and receives blood from posterior tibial and fibular arteries
Dogs have 320 bones and 700 muscles in their bodies. Size and shape of dogs can influence their behavior. Toy breeds mature skeletons in 6 months, giant breeds take 18 months-2 years
Ankle consists of three bones: tibia, fibula, and talus. Standard views are AP and Lateral, with AP being angled for better visualization. Weight-bearing portion formed by tibial plafond and talar dome
Bunion is a bony bump at base of big toe joint. Causes toes to shift towards smaller ones and joint to stick out. Smaller bunions (bunionettes) can develop on little toe
Located medially in lower leg, forming bilateral muscle. Originates from medial and posterior surface of Tibia. Inserts into distal phalanges of second to fifth toes. Innervated by Tibial Nerve. Primary function is flexion of toes and plantar flexion of foot