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2. Patellar tendon - Wikipedia

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   The patellar tendon is a strong, flat ligament, which originates on the apex of the patella distally and adjoining margins of the patella and the rough depression on its posterior surface; below, it inserts on the tuberosity of the tibia; its superficial fibers are continuous over the front of the patella with those of the tendon of the quadriceps femoris.

3. Patella - Wikipedia

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   In the adult the articular surface is about 12 cm 2 (1.9 sq in) and covered by cartilage, which can reach a maximal thickness of 6 mm (0.24 in) in the centre at about 30 years of age. Owing to the great stress on the patellofemoral joint during resisted knee flexion, the articular cartilage of the patella is among the thickest in the human body.

4. Articular capsule of the knee joint - Wikipedia

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   It is thin in front and at the side, and contains the patella, ligaments, menisci, and bursae of the knee. [1] The capsule consists of an inner synovial membrane, and an outer fibrous membrane separated by fatty deposits anteriorly and posteriorly. [2]

5. How to Protect Your Knees in 5 Easy Moves, According to a ...

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   To protect your knees against stress and injury, follow this series from Sam Chan, physical therapist and athletic trainer from Bespoke Treatments New York. How to Protect Your Knees in 5 Easy ...

6. Here are 4 places on your body you should never foam roll ...

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   Here's how to do it: Place a foam roller under your body — avoiding any of the areas mentioned below! — and slowly roll your body back and forth. If you're rolling your back, you'll use your ...

7. Knee - Wikipedia

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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 patellar groove on the front of the femur through which it slides; and the medial and lateral tibiofemoral articulations linking the femur, or thigh bone, with the tibia, the main bone of the lower ...