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This category contains all the articles that relate to the Knee.<br>  
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 all the articles that relate to the Knee.<br>  


[[Category:Musculoskeletal/Orthopaedics|Orthopaedics]]
[[Category:Musculoskeletal/Orthopaedics|Orthopaedics]]

Latest revision as of 17:11, 18 August 2019

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 all the articles that relate to the Knee.

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Pages in category "Knee"

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