The knee is the largest and most complex joint in the body, holding together the thigh bone, shin bone, fibula (on the outer side of the shin), and kneecap.

Here’s a condensed breakdown of the thigh muscle anatomy: Quadriceps. ... This means that they're essential to movements like squatting, which involves flexing your knee joint.

The lower leg lies between the knee and ankle and works with the upper leg and foot to help perform key functions. In the leg are a number of bones, muscles, tendons, nerves and blood vessels.

Several muscles work in harmony to flex and extend the knee joint, enabling the aforementioned sitting, standing, walking, running, etc. They are bracketed into two groups .

Knee pain is the most common muscle and joint ailment that brings people to the doctor. It affects about 25% of U.S. adults. Knee pain may be the result of an injury, overuse, or medical ...

CINCINNATI (WKRC) — Good knee health is a reflection of a healthy lifestyle, according to the team at OrthoCincy. Dr. Matthew Grunkemeyer, a knee surgeon at OrthoCincy, emphasized the importance ...

Baylor College of Medicine has been named a site for the Restoring Joint Health and Function to Reduce Pain (RE-JOIN) Consortium, part of the National Institutes of Health’s Helping to End Addiction ...