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Knee Joint

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The knee joint is the most complicated joint in the body. It consists of three articulations– two tibiofemoral and one patellofemoral. As is characteristic of synovial joints, the knee joint has a thin articular capsule that partially surrounds this joint cavity. Additionally, several ligaments, muscles, and cartilaginous structures support the movement of the knee.
A total of seven ligaments support the knee joint. The patellar ligament, which is also attached to the quadriceps femoris group...

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¹St. Francis Hospital, Center for Hip and Knee Surgery, Joint Replacement Surgeons of Indiana Research Foundation, Mooresville, 1199 Hadley Road, Mooresville, Indiana 46158, USA.

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