Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy
Clinical Kinesiology and Anatomy
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780803658233
Author: Lynn S. Lippert PT MS
Publisher: F.A. Davis Company
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Chapter 19, Problem 1GAQ

a.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The number of axes in the knee and the patellofemoral joint.

Introduction: The knee joint is the largest joint in the human body, which is formed by the bones, ligaments, tendons, cartilages, and other tissues.

a.

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The knee joint is uniaxial but the patellofemoral jointdoesnot haveany axes. The knee joint is formed by the articulations between the patella, tibia, and femur. The patellofemoral joint helps in the protection of the knee joint.

b.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The shape of the knee and the patellofemoral joint.

b.

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The knee joint is a synovial hinge type of joint whereas the patellofemoral joint is irregular in shape. The knee joint is not a true hinge-like elbow joint because it has rotational components.

c.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The type of motions allowed in the knee and the patellofemoral joints.

c.

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Explanation of Solution

The motions allowed in the knee joint are flexion and extension. The motion allowed in the patellofemoral joint is gliding only.

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