a freely moving joint in which the bones are so articulated as to allow extensive movement in one plane

of or relating to the area behind the knee joint

extending to the knee

a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint

the articular muscle of the knee

veins that drain blood from structures around the knee; empty into the popliteal vein

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint

the articular muscle of the knee

veins that drain blood from structures around the knee; empty into the popliteal vein

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle