Anatomy
·Lower Limb
Knee Joint
⭐ PREMIUM
The knee is the largest synovial joint — a modified hinge whose stability comes from ligaments and menisci, not bony fit.
ARTICULATIONS
• Tibiofemoral (medial + lateral) and patellofemoral, in one cavity.
• Locking: in full extension the femur medially rotates on the fixed tibia ("screw-home"); popliteus UNLOCKS it by laterally rotating the femur.
LIGAMENTS — high-yield
• ACL: prevents ANTER…
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