What is the functional classification of the knee joint?

Answer 1

The knee has a number of functions

1) Supports body in upright position without muscles having to work

2) Helps in lowering and raising body eg sitting, climbing and squatting

3) Allows rotation/twisting of leg to place and position foot

4) Makes walking more efficient

5) Acts with ankle joint as a strong forward propeller of the body

6) Provides stability of the leg

7) Acts as a shock absorber

Answer 2

The knee joint is responsible for a number of things

1) It holds the body upright

2) It helps the body to move up and down eg sitting down, climbing and squatting

3) allows and controls leg movement

4) Reduces energy expenditure when walking

5)It works with the ankle to propel the body forwards

6) It is a really important structure for providing stability, balance and proprocieption

7) It works as a shock absorber

Answer 3

the knee joints are made to fit so that humans can stand up straight and walk upright

Answer 4

diarthrosis