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title: Anatomy of the Knee
description: "The knee is the body's largest joint. It's the place where three bones meet: the tibia, the femur and the patella. The knee is a \"hinge\" joint. It allows the leg to bend in one direction only. Let's take a closer look at the main parts of the knee's anatomy."
date_modified: "2021-08-25T11:50:11-04:00"
---

 

#####  Anatomy of the Knee 

The knee is the body's largest joint. It's the place where three bones meet: the tibia, the femur and the patella. The knee is a "hinge" joint. It allows the leg to bend in one direction only. Let's take a closer look at the main parts of the knee's anatomy.

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