joints
tibiofemoral joint
The knee joint is one of the strongest and most important joints in the human body. It allows the lower leg to move relative to the thigh while supporting the body’s weight. Movements at the knee joint are essential to many everyday activities, including walking, running, sitting and standing.
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patellofemoral joint
Joint, patellofemoral: One of the knee joints. The knee has three parts. The thigh bone (femur) meets the large shin bone (tibia) forming the main knee joint. This joint has an inner (medial) and an outer (lateral) compartment. The kneecap (patella) and the femur form a third joint, called the patellofemoral joint.
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tibiobfbular (superior) joint
superior tibiofibular joint (also known as the proximal tibiofibular joint) is the joint between your tibia and fibula (lower leg bones) immediately below the outside of your knee. This joint is important in allowing twisting movements of the leg, as well as load transfer between your feet and the rest of your body.
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