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Knee Biomechanics Principles of Kinesiotherapy Prof. Olga Hoyos López MSc PT Basic Anatomy Function: alters length of the lower extremity, stability during weight bearing, mobility for ambulation Four bony structures: 1. Femur-femoral condyle...
Knee Biomechanics Principles of Kinesiotherapy Prof. Olga Hoyos López MSc PT Basic Anatomy Function: alters length of the lower extremity, stability during weight bearing, mobility for ambulation Four bony structures: 1. Femur-femoral condyles. Intercondylar groove (indentation where patella lies) 2. Tibial plateau 3. Fibula: no function of main joints. Alignment, and lateral stability 4. Patella: sesamoid bone. Congruency:poste- rior articular cartilage Very stable joint. >stability