abstract:The human leg is the entire lower extremity or limb of the human body, including the foot, thigh and even the hip or gluteal region; however, the precise definition in human anatomy refers only to the section of the lower limb extending from the knee to the ankle.
To fully emulate the humanleg will involve motors, the mechanical equivalent of muscles, and electrical sensors that gather the same input as the human nervous system.
Made from every manner of material--from ivory and brass to animal teeth and mother-of-pearl--tampers come in a wonderful variety of motifs, including a horse's hind leg, a bust of Oliver Cromwell, a milkmaid and, yes, a human finger.