I call it my knee.
The patellofemoral joint is found in the knee, between the kneecap and thighbone.
Flexing is the medical term meaning decreasing an angle as in bending a joint.
Because hip joint is articulation between acetabulum (concavity on lateral surface of hip bone) and femur (thigh bone).
The main joint involved in flexion of the knee is the hinge joint formed by the femur and tibia. Additionally, the patellofemoral joint between the patella and femur also plays a role in knee flexion by aiding in the smooth movement of the patella during flexion.
The tibiofemoral joint is a type of synovial joint located between the tibia and femur bones in the knee. It is a hinge joint that allows for flexion and extension movements.
The hip socket or hip joint.
The patellofemral joint is where the patella glides on the femur.
hinge joint
The femur and fibula are the names of bones. Bones are not joints; rather, joints are found where bones are connected. The joint located between the femur and fibula is called the knee joint.
Articulation is the medical term meaning joint. The medical terminology combining form meaning joint is arthro-.
hinge joint
pubic symphasis
synchondrosis
The type of joint formed between the femur and coxal bone is a ball-and-socket joint, specifically known as the hip joint. This type of joint allows for a wide range of motion in multiple directions.
Arthrocentesis is the medical term meaning aspiration of fluid from a joint.
The femur articulates with the coxal bone at the hip joint. This joint is a ball-and-socket joint, allowing for a wide range of movement in the hip. The femur head fits into the acetabulum of the coxal bone.
The patellofemoral joint is found in the knee, between the kneecap and thighbone.