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The knee joint is a hinge joint, composed of bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and other tissues.
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Tendons connect the knee bones to the leg muscles that move the knee joint.
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It is most often injured during sports activities, exercising, or as a result of a fall, and can be caused by a variety of injuries, such as sprains, tears, or a fall.
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There are three bones that come together at the knee joint: the shin bone (tibia), the thigh bone (femur), and the kneecap (patella).
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Muscles propel the knee joint back and forth, with a tendon connecting the muscle to the bone.
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The knee is also composed of cartilage, meniscus, and bursa.
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The knee is a modified hinge joint, which permits flexion and extension as well as slight internal and external rotation.
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The knee joint is a hinge joint, meaning it allows the leg to extend and bend back and forth with minimal side-to-side motion. It is comprised of bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and other tissues.
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The knee joins the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia). The smaller bone that runs alongside the tibia (fibula) and the kneecap (patella) are the other bones that make the knee joint.
Tendons connect the knee bones to the leg muscles that move the knee joint.
Knee (Human Anatomy): Function, Parts, Conditions, Treatments - WebMD
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The knee is the most complex joint in the body, consisting of bones, meniscus, ligaments, and tendons. It is most often injured during sports activities, exercising, or as a result of a fall, and can be caused by a variety of injuries, such as sprains, tears, or a fall. Treatment for knee injuries can include physical therapy, knee replacement, and knee arthroscopy.
The knee: Anatomy, injuries, treatment, and rehabilitation
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The knee is a modified hinge joint, a type of synovial joint, which is composed of three functional compartments: the patellofemoral articulation, consisting of the patella, or "kneecap", and the…
Knee - Wikipedia
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