The human leg, in the general meaning, is the entire lower limb[1][2] of the human body, including the foot, thigh and even the hip or gluteal region. However, the definition in human anatomy refers only to the section of the lower limb extending from the knee to the ankle, also known as the crus.
Heart-Health Benefits. Getting a daily dose of flaxseed may help you lower your cholesterol levels by as much as 11 percent due to the fiber, omega-3 fats and lignans it contains, according to an article published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism in October 2009.
Answer. To understand potential effects of flaxseed and how they may affect breast cancer, it helps to understand what flaxseeds are, and why some consider them a concern for women with a history of breast cancer. Flaxseed and phytoestrogens. Flaxseed is the richest dietary source of lignans, a type of phytoestrogen.