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  2. Human leg - Wikipedia

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    In the non-weight-bearing leg, the anterior tibialis dorsal flexes the foot and lifts the medial edge of the foot. In the weight-bearing leg, it pulls the leg towards the foot. The extensor digitorum longus has a wide origin stretching from the lateral condyle of the tibia down along the anterior side of the fibula, and the interosseus membrane.

  3. List of weight training exercises - Wikipedia

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    Major variants: chin-up or pullup (using the body weight while hanging from a high bar), close grip ~ (more emphasis on the lower lats), reverse grip ~ (more emphasis on the biceps). The Pull-up is performed by hanging from a chin-up bar above head height with the palms facing forward (supinated) and pulling the body up so the chin reaches or ...

  4. 10 Weight-Bearing Exercises To Keep Your Bones Strong ... - AOL

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    We chatted with Kyrie Furr, CPT, a certified personal trainer and performance coach with Barbend, who shares the top 10 weight-bearing exercises to keep your bones s. ShutterstockLet's face it ...

  5. Human musculoskeletal system - Wikipedia

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    The Joints are structures that connect individual bones and may allow bones to move against each other to cause movement. There are three divisions of joints, diarthroses which allow extensive mobility between two or more articular heads; amphiarthrosis , which is a joint that allows some movement, and false joints or synarthroses , joints that ...

  6. 10 Best Weight-Bearing Exercises for Adults Over 50 - AOL

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    ShutterstockRegular exercise offers a multitude of benefits, particularly for individuals who are 50 and above. Engaging in consistent physical activity not only enhances essential qualities like ...

  7. What Causes Joint Pain? A Complete Guide, From Symptoms to ...

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    One reason for this is that extra weight puts stress on joints, particularly weight-bearing joints like the knees, hips, ankles, and feet. DepositPhotos.com. Symptoms.

  8. Osteoarthritis - Wikipedia

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    Osteoarthritis commonly affects the hands, feet, spine, and the large weight-bearing joints, such as the hips and knees, although in theory, any joint in the body can be affected. As osteoarthritis progresses, movement patterns (such as gait ), are typically affected. [ 1 ]

  9. Weight-bearing - Wikipedia

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    Touch-down weight-bearing or Toe-touch weight-bearing: The foot or toes may touch the floor (such as to maintain balance), but not support any weight. [3] Do not place actual weight on the affected leg. Imagine having an egg underfoot that one is not to crush. Partial weight-bearing: A small amount of weight may be supported by the affected leg ...