knee
the knee joint is where the thigh bone (femur) and the shin bone (tibia) come together. a smaller bone called the fibula, on the outside of the lower leg, is also related to the knee joint. the kneecap (patella) is in front of the end of the thigh bone.
the bones are connected by several strong ligaments and cushioned by two pieces of cartilage called menisci (plural of meniscus).
current as of: july 17, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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