Articles - Anatomy

Knee anatomy

The knee is the largest joint in the human body and sometimes has to bear up to four times your bodyweight. Maybe this is the reason why, According to Medibank Private’s research, knee injuries are the most common in Australia, (with average surgery and treatment costs between $11,000 and $16,500). Source: safe sport report 2006.

The knee joint is often compared to a hinge, however the knee is much more than a simple hinge. When the knee moves, it does not just bend (flexion) and straighten. (extension)There is also a slight rotational component in this motion. This complexity may be the reason why there are so many unknown knee injuries

 

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Leg anatomy

When we talk about a "leg day" in a fitness-program, we usually refer to exercises involving the quadriceps, Hamstrings and Calves. Although not very popular in the gym, legs are literally the groundwork for a strong and healthy body. A healthy lower body will not only keep you injury free, it will indirectly help you to grow your upper body. The leg muscles are one of the biggest in your body and when stimulated, release a large amount of Testosterone throughout the body. And as most of you know, Testosterone is the primary anabolic hormone responsible for muscle growth . Having said this, it is time to take a closer look at the anatomy of the leg.

 

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Joints

When bones come together they form a joint. Generically, joints are named according to the bones that form them. For example a knee joint is called the tibio-femoral joint and the shoulder joint is also known as the scapula-humeral joint.  Joints are classified structurally and functionally. Structural classification is determined by how the bones connect to each other, while functional classification is determined by the degree of movement between the articulating bones.
In this article we focus on the structural classification and more specific on synovial joints.

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