This is one of four synopses describing Human Anatomy in an outline format that includes numerous diagrams, cadaver dissections, tables and study questions. This synopsis describes osteology and joints; blood vessels; peripheral nerves plexuses and lesions; and muscles of the pelvic girdle and lower limb. Each synopsis is based on over 40 years of course materials used by thousands of students and multiple instructors. Other synopses include Human Anatomy Synopsis: Axilla and Upper Limb; Human Anatomy Synopsis: Neck and Spine; and Human Anatomy Synopsis: Thorax, Abdomen and Pelvis.

About the author

1. Preface
   
2. Pelvic girdle and hip joint
   
   1. Osteology
      
   2. Joints, ligaments, bursae
      
   3. Pelvic arteries (figs. 1-11, 1-12)
      
   4. Pelvic nerves
      
   5. Gluteal region (from the iliac crest superiorly to the gluteal fold inferiorly and to body midline medially)
      
   6. Muscles of the iliac region (figs. 1-13, 1-14, 1-20)
      
3. The thigh and knee
   
   1. Osteology
      
   2. Joints, ligaments and bursae
      
   3. Anterior compartment of the thigh
      
   4. Medial compartment of the thigh
      
   5. Posterior compartment of the thigh
      
   6. Popliteal fossa
      
4. Leg, ankle and foot
   
   1. Osteology
      
   2. Joints, ligaments and bursae
      
   3. Anterior compartment contents
      
   4. Posterior compartment contents
      
   5. Lateral compartment contents
      
   6. Dorsum of the foot contents
      
   7. Sole of the foot contents
      
   8. Sensation of the lower limb
      
5. Lower limb injuries
   
6. Study questions answers
   
7. References