Figure 41-1 Median section of the vertebral column, showing the different levels of the vertebral bodies, myelomeres, and spinous processes. The spinal cord ends at the Ll/2 vertebral level and the subarachnoid space at S1/2 level. Cisternal, lumbar, and epidural punctures are shown.
Apart from being behind the knee or around the knee area, cysts may be formed in the bone marrow inside our leg bones. This formation leads to severe inflammation and pain, getting worse in time. The affected area is prone to swelling, high temperature, tenderness and movement restriction.ysts Appearing on Leg. The first case of leg cyst involves the Baker's cyst. This anomaly takes place due to leakage of fluids from the knee, in the area behind it. This leakage happens due to cartilage damage or tearing and forms the cyst which, in the long run may trigger numerous problems.
In anatomy, a cyst can also refer to any normal bag or sac in the body, such as the bladder. In this article, cyst refers to an abnormal sac or pocket in the body that contains either liquid, gaseous or semi-solid substances. A cyst is not a normal part of the tissue where it is located.