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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 joint is found in the knee?
The knee actually has two joints. One is called the tibiofemoral joint and is between the thigh bone (femur) and the main shin bone (tibia). The other joint is formed by the thigh bone and the knee cap (patella) and is called the patellofemoral joint. The class of joints that these form are called synovial, or freely moving joints. The specific types are: tibiofemoral joint = hinge joint and the patellofemoral joint = gliding joint.
What are two different joints found in the knee including the bone marking and movements produced by these movements?
The two joints are the tibiofemoral and the patellofemoral joints. The tibiofemoral joint is formed by the distal end of the femur particularly the lateral and medial femoral condyles, and the proximal end of the tibia particularly the lateral and medial tibial plateaus. Movements available at this joint are flexion & extension, internal & external rotation. The patellofemoral joint is formed by the articulation between the trochlea of the femur and the articular surfaces of the patella. Movements available at this joint are basically gliding movements that accompany tibiofemoral joint movements, namely; superior, inferior, lateral & medial gliding.
Where is the patellofemoral joint found?
The patellofemoral joint is found in the knee, between the kneecap and thighbone.
What does patellofemoral mean?
Patellofemoral means related to the joint between the kneecap and thighbone.
What does it mean Joint spaces are preserved?
When joint spaces are preserved, it means that the space between the bones in a joint remains normal and unobstructed, indicating no significant degeneration or damage to the cartilage or surrounding structures. This is often seen in imaging studies, such as X-rays, and suggests that the joint is functioning well and that there is no evidence of conditions like arthritis or joint disease. Preserved joint spaces are typically a positive sign, indicating good joint health.
What type of joint is tibiofemoral?
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.
What is the functional classification of the tibiofemoral joint?
pivotal hinge joint or synovial diarthrodial biaxial joint
Is the patellofemoral joint in the knee joint?
Yes, the patellofemoral joint is part of the knee joint. It is formed between the patella (kneecap) and the femur (thigh bone) and helps in the movement and stabilization of the knee during activities like walking, running, and jumping.
What is the joint where the upper and lower leg meet -?
the knee! technical name: tibiofemoral joint
What is the joint between thigh and lower leg?
the knee! technical name: tibiofemoral joint
What is the knee joint inferior to?
The knee joint (tibiofemoral joint) is inferior to anything that is superior to it, and that would be the whole body above the knees.
