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The structural name is a hinge joint because it moves like a hinge. A ball and socket would be if a head of one bone fit into a fossa on another. The knee joint consists of two articulating bones, the femur and tibia. As well the patella (knee cap) lies infront of this joint.
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What is the joint above and below the knee?
It is not a separate joint it is your hip joint, the hip joint is a ball & socket joint!!!
Name three types of articulations in the body?
The three functional articulations are synarthrosis which is an immovable join and example would be a suture, amphiarthrosis a slightly immovable joint an example is the symphysis, and last the diarthrosis a freely movable joint such as the elbow or knee joint.
What kind of joint is in the knee?
The knee joint is a hinge joint that allows for flexion and extension of the leg. It is formed by the articulation between the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone), as well as the patella (kneecap).
Other names for knee?
If you mean scientific name for the knee bone, it's the patella. I hope this helps you.
What are the names of the two joints that make up the knee joint?
The two joints that make up the knee joint are the tibiofemoral joint and the patellofemoral joint.
What is your joint in your knee?
The Name Of The Joint In Your Knee Is The Hinge. Wierd, huh? But It's True.
Scientific name for the knee?
The bone that forms the knee cap is the patella.
What is the scientific name for the knee?
Femorotibial joint
What is the name of the joint in the middle of leg?
knee
What is another name of knee joints?
Another Name For Knee Joints Is Called Knee Bones lls
What is the name of the joint in your knee?
Synovial pivotal hinge
What is the joint where the upper and lower leg meet -?
the knee! technical name: tibiofemoral joint
What is the joint above and below the knee?
It is not a separate joint it is your hip joint, the hip joint is a ball & socket joint!!!
The joint in the middle of your leg?
knee
What is the name of the doctor of the knee?
Rheumatologists specialize in joint health.
What is the name of place where a bone connects to another?
Its a joint. A joint is where you can bend like your knee and your elbow.
What is the joint between thigh and lower leg?
the knee! technical name: tibiofemoral joint
