The Knee Joint
The Knee Joint The knee joint is a modified hinge joint in that, as well as flexion and extension, a small amount of internal and external rotation can occur. There also exists the gliding joint…
The Knee Joint The knee joint is a modified hinge joint in that, as well as flexion and extension, a small amount of internal and external rotation can occur. There also exists the gliding joint…
Introduction A meniscus was described in 1897, as a function less remnant of a leg muscle. By 1936 however, it was recognized that the meniscus actually plays a role in joint stability, lubrication, congruity, and…