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Kinematics
Kinematics is the science of determining how things move.
Knee alignment
The alignment relationship of femur to tibia when weight-bearing.
Knee arthroplasty
Knee arthroplasty replaces some or all of the joint with metal and plastic.
Knee bones
Only three bones make up the actual articulation of the knee - the femur, the tibia and the patella.
Knee brace
A knee brace is an external device worn around the knee to prevent further injury or to help reduce symptoms.
Knee cartilage
The term 'knee cartilage' could refer to either the meniscus cartilage(s) or the articular cartilage.
Knee extension device
A knee extension device is a rehabilitation device to improve knee extension.
Knee injury
When you have had a definite knee injury, the type of damage will depend on the nature of the injury. Page updated March 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Knee mouse
A knee mouse is a loose piece of cartilage floating free in the knee joint - more correctly called a 'loose body'.
Knee muscles
There are two main muscle groups above the knee - quadriceps at the front and hamstrings at the back. Three main muscles make up the calf - gastrocnemius, soleus and plantaris.