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What are the main components of the knee joint? ![]()
The knee joint is where the femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone) come together. A third bone, the triangular-shaped patella (kneecap), lies across the front of the joint to protect it. As in our other joints, a layer of protective cartilage covers the ends of the bones to allow smooth movement. Special to the knee are two pads of protective tissue called menisci. The entire joint is encased in a capsule lined with a membrane called the synovium
The synovium generates the synovial fluid, that actsas a lubricant and shock absorber. A major component of synovial fluid is sodium hyaluronate (Na-HA) Various ligaments and muscles support, stabilize and power the joint. |
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