genunchilor
Genunchilor is the Romanian word for the knees, the joints that connect the thigh to the lower leg. In humans, the knee comprises three bones—the femur, tibia, and the patella (kneecap)—and is organized into two main articulations: the tibiofemoral joint and the patellofemoral joint. The joint is cushioned by articular cartilage and features two wedge-shaped menisci (medial and lateral) that act as shock absorbers and stabilizers during movement.
Stability and movement are provided by a network of ligaments, a surrounding joint capsule, and surrounding
Functionally, the knees bear body weight and enable locomotion, from walking to running and jumping. Normal
Common conditions affecting genunchilor include osteoarthritis, ligament injuries (such as ACL or MCL tears), meniscal tears,