Synonyms Articulatio genus, knee, femoral condyle, tibial head, joint, femur, tibia, fibula, patella, meniscus, cruciate ligaments, anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament, collateral ligaments, inner ligament, outer ligament Thigh muscles (Musculsus quadriceps femoris) Thigh bone (femur) Thigh tendon (quadriceps tendon) Kneecap (patella) Patellar tendon (patella tendon) Patellar tendon insertion (Tuberositas tibiae) Shinbone (Tibia) Fibula (fibula) … Knee Joint
Function Normally, the knee can be bent up to 120 – 150° and, depending on the ligamentous apparatus, can be overstretched by approx. 5 – 10°. At 90° flexion, the knee can be rotated approximately 40° outwards and 10 – 20° inwards. The knee joint must transfer the entire load of the trunk to the … Function | Knee Joint
Pain in the knee joint Pain in the knee joint can have various causes. Depending on the localization of the pain, it can indicate different diseases or injuries. The time at which the pain is most likely to occur (at rest, at night, as a starting pain, under stress) can also provide further indications of … Pain in the knee joint | Knee Joint
Knee joint taping To stabilize the knee joint, it may be helpful to apply tape to it. This method is particularly useful for follow-up treatment after knee injuries, as the tape supports movement but does not restrict movement. It also has a pain-relieving effect and gently restores the knee to its normal functionality. When taping … Knee joint taping | Knee Joint
Knee joint Joint type The knee joint is a compound joint. It consists of the patellar joint (femoropatellar joint) and the popliteal joint (femorotibial joint). The popliteal joint is the actual knee joint, which enables flexion of the knee. It is again a combination of a hinge joint and a wheel joint and is therefore … Knee joint Joint type | Knee Joint
Knee joint inflammation Inflammation of the knee joint can have various causes. For example, it can be caused by an injury, by wear and tear processes (degeneration), by an autoimmune disease or by an infection with pathogens. Ultimately, an inflammatory reaction occurs in the knee joint, which manifests itself through swelling, overheating, redness and pain. … Knee joint inflammation | Knee Joint
