Knee anatomy The knee is a hinge joint responsible for weight-bearing and movement. It consists of bones, meniscus, ligaments, and tendons. It is responsible for the following functions: ...

Fortunately, you can protect and fortify the region by including select knee-strengthening exercises in your warm-ups and workouts, lubricating the joint with mobility drills and minimising bone ...

Anatomy of the Knee The knee joint's main function is to bend, straighten, and bear the weight of your body (together with your ankles and hips). The knee is more than just a simple hinged joint.

Complex and strenuous movements at the knee are modulated by ligamentous structures surrounding the joint. One of these ligaments, the anterolateral ligament (ALL), has continuously puzzled ...

This joint is then stabilized by four major ligaments in conjunction with two major muscle groups — the quadriceps and hamstrings. The knee joint only bends and straightens.

Grade 1. Mild damage to the ACL. Your ligament may be slightly stretched, but it still keeps your knee joint stable. Grade 2. A rare injury where your ACL is stretched and partially torn. Grade 3.

Not so long ago, undergoing a total hip or knee replacement and recovery was a grueling and often painful ordeal. While these ...

Background Abnormal gait after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) may contribute to development and/or progression of knee osteoarthritis. Objective To conduct a systematic review and ...