Sep 5, 2025 · Three bones come together in the knee joint: the tibia, femur, and patella. Ligaments connect bones and help keep the knee stable, but injuries to them can cause knee instability.

There are two types of joint cartilage in the knees: fibrous cartilage (the meniscus) and hyaline cartilage.

The two largest knee bones, the femur and the tibia, join together to form what is known as the tibiofemoral joint, and at the front of the knee the kneecap rests in a groove on the front of the femur, …

Mar 2, 2023 · Knee Joint The knee joint is the biggest joint in your body. It connects your thigh bone (femur) to your shin bone (tibia). It helps you stand, move and keep your balance. Your knees also …

The knee is the joint where the bones of the lower and upper legs meet. The largest joint in the body, the knee moves like a hinge, allowing you to sit, squat, walk or jump.

Three bones meet to form your knee joint: your thighbone (femur), shinbone (tibia), and kneecap (patella). Your patella sits in front of the joint and provides some protection. Articular cartilage. The …

May 9, 2025 · Below are the basic components of knee anatomy. The femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone), and patella (kneecap) make up the bones of the knee. The knee joint keeps these bones in …