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🦵 How Your Knee Works: The Anatomy of Motion 🦵 The knee joint is the largest and one of the most important weight-bearing joints in the body. It allows flexion, extension, and rotation, making movement smooth and efficient. 🔹 Anatomy of the Knee: Femur, Tibia, and Patella form the structure. Menisci act as shock absorbers, cushioning the bones. Ligaments (ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL) keep the knee stable. Muscles & tendons control movement and flexibility. 🔹 Why It’s Important: Supports body weight d