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Knee joint and Ankle& Foot Joint #44733430
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The knee joint is one of the strongest and most important joints in the human body. It allows the lower leg to move relative to the thigh while supporting the bodyââ¬â¢s weight. Movements at the knee joint are essential to many everyday activities, including walking, running, sitting and standing. The knee, also known as the tibiofemoral joint, is a synovial hinge joint formed between three bones: the femur, tibia, and patella. Two rounded, convex processes (known as condyles) on the distal end of the femur meet two rounded, concave condyles at the proximal end of the tibia. The bones of the ankle and foot form the most distal region of the lower limb in the appendicular skeleton. These bones are responsible for the propulsion, balance, and support of the bodyââ¬â¢s weight through many diverse activities, such as standing, walking, running, and jumping.