Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
The knee joint is the junction of the thigh and leg. Learn about the muscles, tendons, bones, and ligaments that comprise the knee joint anatomy.
Muscular System. Muscles. The muscles that affect the knee’s movement run along the thigh and calf. They are attached to the femur (thighbone), tibia (shinbone), and fibula (calf bone) by...
The knee joint is a synovial joint that connects three bones; the femur, tibia and patella. It is a complex hinge joint composed of two articulations; the tibiofemoral joint and patellofemoral joint.
The knee is the biggest joint in your body. It’s also one of the most commonly injured joints. Knees contain bones, cartilage, muscles, ligaments and nerves.
See the pictures and anatomy description of knee joint bones, cartilage, ligaments, muscle and tendons with resources for knee problems & injuries.
Tendons are similar to ligaments, except that tendons attach muscles to bones. The largest tendon around the knee is the patellar tendon. This tendon connects the patella (kneecap) to the tibia. This tendon covers the patella and continues up the thigh.
Introduction. The knee joint is the largest joint in the human body. It consists of bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and other tissues. The ligaments provide stability during loading while the muscles around the knee have a secondary role in stabilising this joint.
Description. The knee joint is one of the largest and most complex joints in the body. It is constructed by 4 bones and an extensive network of ligaments and muscles. [1] . It is a bi-condylar type of synovial joint, which mainly allows for flexion and extension (and a small degree of medial and lateral rotation). [2]
The muscles of the knee include the quadriceps, hamstrings, and the muscles of the calf. These muscles work in groups to flex, extend and stabilize the knee joint. These motions of the knee allow the body to perform such important movements as walking, running, kicking, and jumping.
The knee joint consists of two articulations – tibiofemoral and patellofemoral. The joint surfaces are lined with hyaline cartilage and are enclosed within a single joint cavity. Tibiofemoral – medial and lateral condyles of the femur articulate with the tibial condyles. It is the weight-bearing component of the knee joint.