Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function
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ISBN: 9781259277726
Author: Kenneth S. Saladin Dr.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 9.3, Problem 5AYLO
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The characteristics of the knee that includes the tibiofemoral and pattelofemoral joints, menisci, cruciate and other ligaments and four major bursae around the patella.
Introduction:
The knee joint is highly complex and the largest joint in the human body. The knee joint is formed by bones the femur which is the thigh bone, the tibia (shin bone) and patella (knee cap). The knee joint is a hinge joint that produces movements such as flexion, extension, internal and external rotation.
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Anatomy & Physiology: The Unity of Form and Function
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