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  2. Knee - Wikipedia

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    In humans and other primates, the knee joins the thigh with the leg and consists of two joints: one between the femur and tibia (tibiofemoral joint), and one between the femur and patella (patellofemoral joint). [1] It is the largest joint in the human body. [2]

  3. Meniscus (anatomy) - Wikipedia

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    A meniscus (pl.: menisci or meniscuses) is a crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous anatomical structure that, in contrast to an articular disc, only partly divides a joint cavity. [1] In humans, they are present in the knee, wrist, acromioclavicular, sternoclavicular, and temporomandibular joints; [2] in other animals they may be present in other ...

  4. Joint - Wikipedia

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    The connection between a tooth and the jawbone is also called a joint, and is described as a fibrous joint known as a gomphosis. Joints are classified both structurally and functionally. [4] Joints play a vital role in the human body, contributing to movement, stability, and overall function.

  5. Cruciate ligament - Wikipedia

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    Cruciate ligaments occur in the knee of humans and other bipedal animals and the corresponding stifle of quadrupedal animals, and in the neck, fingers, and foot. The cruciate ligaments of the knee are the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). These ligaments are two strong, rounded bands that extend from ...

  6. Anterior cruciate ligament - Wikipedia

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    This function prevents anterior tibial subluxation of the lateral and medial tibiofemoral joints, which is important for the pivot-shift phenomenon. [6] The ACL has mechanoreceptors that detect changes in direction of movement, position of the knee joint, and changes in acceleration, speed, and tension. [7]

  7. Health and Wellness: Four overlooked reasons your knee ... - AOL

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    The result is increased stress in your knee joints and surrounding structures - which can lead to pain, inflammation, and even injury over time.