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Topic: knee
Definition:

  • hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped
  • corresponds to the human knee the part of a trouser leg that provides the cloth covering for the knee

    Related tag cloud:

  • shoulder
  • ankle
  • hip
  • orthopedic
  • arthritis
  • surgery
  • spine
  • orthopaedic
  • sports medicine
  • back
  • elbow
  • pain
  • foot
  • arthroscopy
  • acl
  • injury
  • joint replacement
  • neck
  • orthopedics
  • joint
  • joints
    • Resources:

    ScienceDirect
    Research papers published on the net , subscription required for some sections.
    http://www.sciencedirect.com

    American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons
    Includes Society information, membership and research application, news and information, doctor locator, and useful links. Based in Rosemont, IL.
    http://www.aahks.org

    First Nations: Issues of Consequence
    Extensive collection of articles and fact sheets on Native American history and individual tribes, from the perspective of the oppressed.
    http://www.dickshovel.com/

    The Southern California Orthopedic Institute Home Page
    The Southern California Orthopedic Institute (SCOI) provides high-quality medical care to patients from around the globe. SCOI is also a leading educator of medical professionals worldwide on orthopedic disorders and surgery technique. The SCOI web site offers a wide variety of informational resources on anatomy and orthopedic procedures for the education of the general public.
    http://www.scoi.com/