Knee joint: anatomy, ligaments, movements and applied anatomy

• Knee joint: synovial joint of modified hinge variety; largest, most complex and chief weight-bearing joint of the body.
• Compound joint of three articulations: medial and lateral femorotibial (condylar) and femoropatellar (saddle).

Type, Articular Surfaces and Stability

• Four sets of articular surfaces: femoral medial and lateral condyles, femoral trochlear surface, patella, tibial medial and lateral condyles.

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