Is the shinbone part of the knee joint?

Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD

Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease)

The end of the tibia, or shinbone, is one of three bones in the knee. The others are the end of the femur or thighbone, and the patella or kneecap. This animation shows how the bones of the knee work together to form the joint.

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