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How does the knee joint work? Which ligaments keep it stable? Learn everything about the anatomy and function of the knee now at Kenhub!
Knee joint anatomy consists of muscles, ligaments, cartilage and tendons. Find out how the joint fits together in our knee anatomy diagram and what goes wrong.
The knee joint is the biggest joint in your body. It connects your thigh bone (femur) to your shin bone (tibia). It helps you stand, move and keep your balance.
The knee joint is a hinge type synovial joint, which mainly allows for flexion and extension (and a small degree of medial and lateral rotation). It is formed by articulations between the patella, femur and tibia.
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.
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. 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).
The knee, also known as the tibiofemoral joint, is a synovial hinge joint formed between three bones: the femur, tibia, and patella. Two rounded, convex processes (known as condyles) on the distal end of the femur meet two rounded, concave condyles at the proximal end of the tibia.