GROSS ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The crural region of the leg refers to the portion between the knee extending down to the ankle. The femoral region refers to the thigh area of the leg, extending from the hip to knee area. The femoral region of the leg is therefore above the crural region, making it superior or proximal to this region.

Detailed explanation-2: -Since the thigh is closer to the leg’s point of origin compared to the lower leg, the femoral region is proximal to the crural region.

Detailed explanation-3: -The superior border of the femoral region is represented by the imaginary line that traverses the inguinal ligament anteriorly and quadratus femoris muscle and gluteal fold posteriorly. This line demarcates the femoral region from the abdominal wall and gluteal region.

Detailed explanation-4: -Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is E: The popliteal region is distal to the femoral region.

Detailed explanation-5: -the crural region encompassing the lower leg, between the knee and ankle, the fibular region encompassing the outside of the lower leg, the tarsal region encompassing the ankle, the pedal region encompassing the foot.