knee joint
41Knee examination — The knee examination, in medicine, is performed as part of a physical examination, or when a patient presents with knee pain or a history that suggests a pathology of the knee joint.The exam includes several parts: *position/lighting/draping… …
42knee — /ni / (say nee) noun 1. the joint or region in humans between the thigh and the lower part of the leg. 2. the joint or region of other vertebrates homologous or analogous to the human knee, as in the leg of a bird, the hind limb of a horse, etc.… …
43Knee, artificial — Total knee replacement, a surgical procedure in which damaged parts of the knee joint are replaced with artifical parts. The surgery is done by separating the muscles and ligaments around the knee to expose the inside of the joint. The ends of… …
44Knee ligaments — Ligaments are strong, elastic bands of tissue that connect bone to bone. They provide strength and stability to the joint. Four ligaments connect the femur (the bone in the thigh) with the tibia (the larger bone in the lower leg): {{}}The medial… …
45Knee replacement, total — A surgical procedure in which damaged parts of the knee joint are replaced with artifical parts. The surgery is done by separating the muscles and ligaments around the knee to expose the inside of the joint. The ends of the thigh bone (femur) and …
46joint — joint1 W2 [dʒɔınt] adj [only before noun] [Date: 1300 1400; : French; Origin: , past participle of joindre; JOIN] 1.) involving two or more people or groups, or owned or shared by them ▪ The two ministers have issued a joint statement . ▪ Both… …
47knee — nÉªË n. joint in the middle of the leg; covering for the knee joint; bend; brace, joint supporter (Construction) v. touch the knee; strike the knee; strengthen with a knee shaped brace (Construction) …
48knee — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. joint, knee joint, kneecap, patella, crook, bend, hinge, ginglymus joint, articulation of the femur and the tibia; see also bone . • bring to one s knees, Syn. beat, force to submit, coerce; see defeat 1 , 2 …
49joint — joint1 [ dʒɔınt ] adjective only before noun *** involving two or more people or done by them together: The two presidents issued a joint statement. a joint decision a joint bank account My sister and I had a joint birthday party. joint favorite …
50joint — 1 adjective (only before noun) 1 shared, owned by, or involving two or more people or groups: a joint bank account | joint first prize | joint army and airforce operations 2 joint effort a situation in which two or more people work together: “Who …
