knee joint

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knee joint

A physical therapist gently bends a patient's knee joint during a rehabilitation session.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The joint of the knee: The "knee joint" is the specific anatomical structure where the thigh bone (femur) meets the shin bones (tibia and fibula), forming a hinge joint. It is protected at the front by the kneecap (patella).
Usage
  • The term "knee joint" is used in anatomical, medical, and general contexts to refer precisely to this complex joint of the leg. It functions primarily as a hinge, allowing for flexion and extension of the leg.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Arthritis can cause pain and stiffness in the knee joint.
    • The surgeon repaired the ligament within the knee joint.
    • A direct impact can damage the structures of the knee joint.
Advanced Usage
  • "to have a problem with one's knee joint": to experience medical issues specifically with the anatomical knee structure.
    • After the fall, he had a persistent problem with his knee joint.
Variants and Related Words
  • Knee (n): The general area or region of the leg that includes the knee joint. (e.g., )
  • Patellofemoral joint (n): A specific component of the knee joint where the patella articulates with the femur.
  • Tibiofemoral joint (n): The primary component of the knee joint where the tibia articulates with the femur.
Synonyms
  • Articulatio genus (n): The formal Latin anatomical term for the knee joint.
  • Genu (n): A medical term, often used in compound words, referring to the knee (e.g., ).
Related Phrases
  • Knee joint replacement: A surgical procedure (arthroplasty) to replace the damaged surfaces of the knee joint with artificial components.
    • Her mobility improved greatly after her knee joint replacement.
  • Knee joint capsule: The fibrous tissue that surrounds and encloses the knee joint.
    • The injury caused swelling within the knee joint capsule.
knee joint

A physical therapist gently bends a patient's knee joint during a rehabilitation session.

Noun
  1. hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

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