Anatomy of the Knee
Overview
The knee is where three bones meet: the tibia, the femur and the patella. The knee is a “hinge” joint, allowing the leg to bend in only one direction. Here are the main parts of the knee’s anatomy.
Bones
The base of the knee is formed by the tibia, the large bone of the lower leg often called the “shinbone.” The smaller lower leg bone, the fibula, connects to the tibia just below the knee joint. The top of the knee is formed by the femur, the largest bone...