kneejoint

Meanings

• noun

  The hinge formed by the articulation between the thigh bone and the shin bone in the human leg.

  - "The doctor examined my kneejoint for signs of inflammation."
  - "After the surgery, I had to avoid bending my kneejoint for several weeks."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with kneejoint
joint , knot , frostbite , mite , site

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Variants

List of all variants of kneejoint that leads to same result
at knifepoint , knifepoint , knifepoints

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Etymology

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From Old English 'cnēowgian-gefeng,' meaning 'bending, bending joint,' from 'cnēow,' knee.

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Trivia

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1. The human body has 350-500 joints, including the kneejoint.

2. The kneejoint is the largest joint in the body.

3. The kneecap is actually a small bone, not a cartilage as some people believe.

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Related Concepts

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1. synovial joint: A type of joint that allows for a wide range of motion and is surrounded by a synovial membrane that produces synovial fluid.

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Culture

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In literature, the kneejoint is often used as a metaphor for bending or yielding. In art, it is a common subject for anatomical studies. In music, there is a genre of music called 'knee-deep,' which refers to music that is deeply engaging or immersive.

How to Memorize "kneejoint"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a leg bent at the knee, with the kneecap visible on the front of the leg.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'kneejoint' with the act of bending the knee.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Knee Necessitates Exercise,' to remember the word 'kneejoint'.

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