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    The document describes the anatomy of the knee including the bones, cartilage, ligaments and tendons that make up the knee joint. It details the femur, tibia, fibula, patella, articular cartilage, menisci, cruciate ligaments, collateral ligaments, quadriceps tendon and patellar ligament that form the knee and allow it to bend and stabilize the joint.

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    Anatomy of the Knee

    Overview
    The knee is the body's largest joint. It's the place
    Femur where three bones meet: the tibia, the femur and
    the patella. The knee is a "hinge" joint. It allows the
    leg to bend in one direction only. Let's take a closer
    look at the main parts of the knee's anatomy.

    Patella Bones
    The base of the knee is formed by the tibia. This
    bone, also called the "shinbone," is the large bone
    of the lower leg. The smaller bone of the lower leg,
    called the "fibula," connects to the tibia just below
    the knee. It is not part of the joint. Above this is the
    Tibia femur, which is also known as the "thighbone." This
    is the longest, largest and heaviest bone of the
    body. The patella, commonly called the "kneecap,"
    Fibula covers and protects the front of the knee joint.

    Articular Cartilage
    Within the knee, the surfaces of the bones are
    covered with a layer of articular cartilage. This
    tough, smooth tissue protects the bones. It allows
    them to glide smoothly as the knee flexes and
    Articular
    extends.
    Cartilage
    Menisci
    Between the tibia and femur are two thick pads
    called "menisci." Each one individually is called a
    "meniscus." These are made of cartilage. They act
    Anterior Posterior as cushions for the two rounded protrusions on the
    Cruciate Cruciate end of the femur, which are called the "condyles."
    Ligament Ligament
    Cruciate Ligaments
    The tibia and the femur are connected to each
    Lateral Medial
    other by a pair of strong bands of tissue called
    Meniscus Meniscus
    "cruciate ligaments." The anterior cruciate ligament
    is commonly called the "ACL." The posterior
    cruciate ligament is commonly called the "PCL."
    These ligaments cross each other like an X in the
    center of the knee. The ACL keeps the tibia from
    slipping forward, and the PCL keeps it from slipping
    backward. These ligaments also limit the knee's
    rotation.

    Lateral Medial
    Collateral Collateral
    Ligament Ligament

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    Anatomy of the Knee

    Collateral Ligaments
    Another set of ligaments, called the "collateral
    ligaments," are found on the sides of the joint. They
    minimize side-to-side movement and help stabilize
    the knee.
    Quadriceps
    Securing the Patella
    tendon
    The patella is secured in place at the front of the
    knee by the quadriceps tendon and the patellar
    ligament. These connect to the upper and lower
    portion of the patella. They allow the patella to
    move as the knee flexes and extends.
    Patellar
    ligament Conclusion
    The knees must support your body's weight as you
    stand, walk, run and jump. Because they bear such
    a heavy load, the knees are vulnerable to injury and
    to osteoarthritis.

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