Category:Knee - Anatomy
The knee is a hinge joint and the largest joint in the body and comprises of the femur, tibia and patella. It has 6 degrees of freedom 3 rotational and 3 translational. It is a complex joint and is easily injured. It is designed for weightbearing and movement and supports the body in an upright position. Its main function is to act as a shock absorber, provides stability and assists in walking by propelling the body forward. This category contains pages relating to the anatomy of the knee.
Subcategories
This category has the following 4 subcategories, out of 4 total.
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- Knee - Bones (5 P)
- Knee - Joints (5 P)
- Knee - Ligaments (9 P)
- Knee - Muscles (15 P)
Pages in category "Knee - Anatomy"
The following 34 pages are in this category, out of 34 total.