Figure Lower leg pain: Right lower leg (front and back), causes (A-F)
Pain in the lower leg I - Right lower leg front II - Right lower leg Rear (calf)
Kneecap - patella
Sole muscle - Plantaris muscle
Kneecap ligament - Ligamentum patellae
External calf muscle - Gastrocnemius muscle, Caput laterale
Internal calf muscle - Gastrocnemius muscle, Caput mediale
Tibia anterior muscle - Tibialis anterior muscle
Achilles tendon - Tendo calcaneus Causes: A varicose veins (Varicosis) B - Frequent improper sitting C - hollow back posture D - torn hamstring E - Incorrect footwear F - thrombosis in the leg (Vascular disease, blood clots)
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