Synovial joints of free lower limb

Looks like

All the lubricated joints of the leg: hip, knee, joints between leg bones, ankle and foot joints.

What it does

Let the leg carry body weight while walking, running and climbing.

Keeping it well

Arthritis most often affects hips and knees. A hot, swollen joint with fever needs urgent care.

Its parts

• Superior tibiofibular joint
• Joints of foot
• Knee joint

Related conditions

• Chronic venous insufficiency
• Gout
• Haemophilia & bleeding disorders
• Lyme disease
• Lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis)
• Lymphoedema
• Marfan syndrome & connective tissue disorders
• Osteoarthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Restless legs syndrome
• Rheumatic fever & rheumatic heart disease
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Systemic lupus erythematosus
• Temporomandibular joint disorder
• Varicose veins