HOMOEOPATHIC DRUG FOR LE

Structures of Lower Extremity

1. Homoeopathic Drugs related to Structures of Lower Extremity

   • Calcarea carb for bone problems
   • Graphites for swelling and gangrene
   • Pulsatilla for varicose veins
   • Bryonia for joint pain
   • Ledum for joints and bones

2. Rubrics related to Structures of Lower Extremity

   • Extremities, lower, pain in
   • Extremities, lower, swelling of
   • Extremities, lower, stiffness of
   • Extremities, lower, numbness in
   • Extremities, lower, tingling in

Lower Extremity Anatomy Notes

• Foot Anatomy

  • Bones: Tarsal, Metatarsal, Phalanges
  • Arches: Medial longitudinal, Lateral longitudinal, Transverse → Tarsal bones → Metatarsal bones → Phalanges

• Toe Anatomy

  • Bones: Phalanges
  • Ligaments: Plantar, Dorsal
  • Muscles: Toe flexors, Toe extensors

• Leg Anatomy

  • Bones: Femur, Patella, Tibia, Fibula → Femur → Patella → Tibia → Fibula

• Ankle Anatomy

  • Ligaments: Anterior talofibular, Posterior talofibular, Calcaneofibular
  • Muscles: Tibialis anterior, Peroneus longus, Peroneus brevis

• Calf Anatomy

  • Muscles: Gastrocnemius, Soleus

• Nerve Supply of Lower Extremity → Sciatic nerve → Common peroneal nerve → Tibial nerve → Sural nerve

• Blood Supply of Lower Extremity → Femoral artery → Popliteal artery → Tibial artery → Peroneal artery

• Lymph Drainage of Lower Extremity → Superficial inguinal nodes → Deep inguinal nodes → Popliteal nodes → Cisterna chyli → Thoracic duct

Lower Extremity Developmental Process

• Lower Limb Development → Mesoderm → Somites → Limb buds → Long bones → Short bones → Joints → Limb buds → Long bones → Short bones → Joints → Muscles → Ligaments