Knee pain, conceptual computer artwork. Inflammation (red) of the menisci, bands of connective tissue that act as shock absorbers in the knee. The kne

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Knee pain, conceptual computer artwork. Inflammation (red) of the menisci, bands of connective tissue that act as shock absorbers in the knee. The knee joint is formed by the articulation of the femur (thigh bone, opaque, top) with tibia (shin bone, bottom centre). The smaller fibula (bottom left) is also seen. Articular cartilage (white), which protects the bone surface from wear and tear, is seen on the head of the tibia. At centre is the posterior cruciate ligament, a fibrous band of connective tissue that connects the femur and tibia and limits backwards movement of the joint.

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Size: 4180px × 4180px
Photo credit: © SPRINGER MEDIZIN/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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