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More weight is distributed on a given knee,whereas the hip does not have the same stress
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Does the knee have the same kind of joint as the elbow?
the elbow is a hinge joint.. the knee is a hinge joint and it rotates. i m just reaching in my own mind.. so i have not looked anything up to answer this.. i do know the knee has incrediable shock absorbers called menicus in both the top and bottom of the joint.. these little disks of shock absorbing fluid take a lot more pressure than an elbow could provide.. that's my observations of those two joints..
Where on the body is the shank?
shank isn't a part of the body...it means stab.
How does your femur help you move?
The femur is almost verticle and strong bone. It can bear the lot of weight. It is slightly convex anteriorly. That gives you added advantage in weight bearing. Convexity on anterior side, enable you to to tolerate the trauma from the front side in better way. There is an angle between the head neck portion and shaft of the femur. That shift the location of the femur away from the hip bone. This arrangement shifts the line of weight transmission towards side way. Then you have the ball and socket type of joint at the hip joint. That allows all types of movement across the joint. You have the knee joint to give you hinge joint. This allows for bending the knee more or less. Together with these features the femur is architectural marvel.
What are all of the examples of a hinge joint?
The most typical hinge joints is the elbow, which attaches the Humerus to the Radius and Ulna.Some say the interphalangeal joints between the bones in your fingers are hinge joints; others call them condyloid jointsHinge joints that are a bit atypical, as they allow some limited rotation include the:knee, or tibiofemoral joint. This is the largest hinge joint. The patellofemoral joint, between the kneecap and thighbone, is not a hinge joint.. The knee is sometimes considered a modified hinge joint or a pivotal hinge joint.The Ankle is not a good example, its a saddle joint.The jaw (the temperomandibular joint) is sometimes called a hinge joint, but it has a gliding component as well and has more motion than a typical hinge joint.Hinge joints are synovial joints that only move on one plane (ex you can bring your arm up at your elbow but you can bend it sideways without rotating your shoulder.Generally, a hinge joint is found between two bones that move in two opposite directions (flexion and extension), as opposed to in many directions. For comparison, the hip joint and shoulder are not hinge joints, since they move the adjoining limb in several directions.
How many people were injured in hurricane sandy?
there is not an exact number of people who were injured but there was more than 200 people.
Can quadriceps cause knee problems?
If these muscles are weak or injured, there can be more risk of knee injuries.
Asking all dog lovers what do you do about your dog that last year she had a operation on her knee joint costing about 1800nz and you think she has done it again to her other knee what do you do?
when you're talking about the knee being injured, more than likely it is the ACL or the anterior cruciate ligament that was torn. Usually fixed by TPLO or TTA procedure. It's common knowledge that once one knee is repaired, the second knee will usually be injured within a short time of the first repair. Good luck to you
How might the angle of the female pelvis might contribute to knee injuries in female athletes?
I have a slight twist to my pelvis and it causes my hips to be off center, putting more pressure on one of my knee's. When i played sports i often injured the knee by over extending it or pulling muscles.
Is knee joint pain a symptom of arthritis?
Symptoms of arthritis in the knee include limited range of motion, stiffness of the knee, swelling and tenderness of the joint, and pain of the knee. If you suffer from more than one of these symptoms, you should consult your doctor right away.
What is the most commonly injured joint?
Knee (A+)One of the most commonly injured parts of the knee, the meniscus is a wedge-likerubbery cushion where the major bones of your leg connect. Meniscal cartilage curveslike the letter "C" at the inside and outside of each knee. A strong stabilizing tissue, themeniscus helps the knee joint carry weight, glide and turn in many directions. It alsokeeps your femur (thighbone) and tibia (shinbone) from grinding against each other.Football players and others in contact sports may tear the meniscus by twisting the knee,pivoting, cutting or decelerating. In athletes, meniscal tears often happen in combinationwith other injuries such as a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament). Older people caninjure the meniscus without any trauma as the cartilage weakens and wears thin overtime, setting the stage for a degenerative tear.
Does the knee have the same kind of joint as the elbow?
the elbow is a hinge joint.. the knee is a hinge joint and it rotates. i m just reaching in my own mind.. so i have not looked anything up to answer this.. i do know the knee has incrediable shock absorbers called menicus in both the top and bottom of the joint.. these little disks of shock absorbing fluid take a lot more pressure than an elbow could provide.. that's my observations of those two joints..
Which joint the hip or the knee is more stable?
The hip joint is more stable due to the weight and protection of the pelvis and surrounding muscle tissue.
What bones connect to the knee?
There is a knee cap, formally known as the patella, which is not a bone, and is not connected to any bones, it just floats over them as a form of protection. There is no knee bone. The knee is a joint, not a bone.
A person who will not or cannot move an injured joint could be suffering from what?
a person who will not or cannot move an injured joint could be suffering from sprain. Strain may only limit motion, but sprain is more serious
What is the definition of knee contusion?
A "knee contusion" is a bruise somewhere on the knee. It's a fairly insignificant finding, since even a small force can cause a bruise. However, underlying structures may be more injured.
What is the large joint on a horse's front leg above the cannon bone?
The joint right above the cannon bone is the knee. A horses knee should be large and shield shaped, small or round knees are more prone to injuries.
What are the bones that form your knee joint?
There are two. From the thigh, the distal femur interacts with the proximal tibia to form the bony structures of the knee. The patella is also present, but is not actually part of the knee joint. It acts as a lever to aid the quadriceps extend the knee in a more energy-efficient manner.
