knee joint
81knee — n. the hinge joint (see ginglymus) between the end of the femur, the top of the tibia, and the back of the patella (kneecap). It is commonly involved in sports injuries (such as a torn meniscus or ligament) and is a common site of osteoarthritis… …
82knee action — 1. Auto. a form of suspension for the front wheels of a vehicle permitting each wheel to rise and fall independently of the other. 2. limited and temporary bending at a joint provided to relieve a structure or machine part under stress. [1865 70 …
83knee — Point of most pronounced flexure of endopod [Moore and McCormick, 1969]. (Order Mysida): In thoracopod, main bend of inner branch (endopod). Basically located between third and fourth segments (merus and carpus) [Stachowitsch, 1992]. (Class… …
84knee — n 1. patellar region, joint, stifle. 2. bring [s.o.] to his knees subjugate, conquer, vanquish, make [s.o.] cry uncle; make [s.o.] crawl, make [s.o.] beg; humiliate, humble, mortify, make [s.o.] eat crow …
85joint — In medicine, the place where two or more bones are connected. Examples include the shoulder, elbow, knee, and jaw …
86Swelling of the knee — (colloquially known as water on the knee) occurs when excess fluid accumulates in or around the knee joint. There are many common causes for the swelling, including arthritis, injury to the ligaments or meniscus, or when fluid collects in the… …
87Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty — is a surgical procedure used to relieve arthritis in one of the knee compartments in which the damaged parts of the knee are replaced. UKA surgery may reduce post operative pain and have a shorter recovery period than a total knee… …
88Collateral knee ligament, lateral — The knee joint is surrounded by a joint capsule with ligaments strapping the inside and outside of the joint (collateral ligaments) as well as crossing within the joint (cruciate ligaments). These ligaments provide stability and strength to the… …
89Collateral knee ligament, medial — The knee joint is surrounded by a joint capsule with ligaments strapping the inside and outside of the joint (collateral ligaments) as well as crossing within the joint (cruciate ligaments). These ligaments provide stability and strength to the… …
90Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) of the knee — The knee joint is surrounded by a joint capsule with ligaments strapping the inside and outside of the joint (collateral ligaments) as well as crossing within the joint (cruciate ligaments). These ligaments provide stability and strength to the… …
