Coloured X-ray Of A Human Knee Joint (front View) is a photograph by Mehau Kulyk which was uploaded on May 2nd, 2013.
Coloured X-ray Of A Human Knee Joint (front View)
Knee joint. Coloured X-ray of a healthy human knee joint, in front view. Two bones meet at the knee, forming a joint that works like a hinge. At top... more
by Mehau Kulyk
Title
Coloured X-ray Of A Human Knee Joint (front View)
Artist
Mehau Kulyk
Medium
Photograph
Description
Knee joint. Coloured X-ray of a healthy human knee joint, in front view. Two bones meet at the knee, forming a joint that works like a hinge. At top is the large femur (thigh-bone), which articulates with the tibia (shin-bone) at bottom. Next to the tibia (at lower right) is the smaller fibula bone. The patella or kneecap (above centre, blue) is a protective bone at the front of the knee held in position by muscles and tendons. Two discs of protective cartilage cover the surfaces of the femur and tibia to reduce friction between these bones. This joint, the largest in the body, allows a backward-forward hinge movement with slight rotation.
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May 2nd, 2013