The knee consists of three bones:
- femur – the upper leg bone, or thigh bone.
- tibia – the bone at the front of the lower leg, or shin bone.
- patella – the thick, triangular bone that sits over the other bones at the front of the knee, or kneecap.
What 4 bones make up the knee?
Bones. The femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone), and patella (kneecap) make up the bones of the knee.
What is the knee made up of?
The knee is the largest joint in the body, and one of the most easily injured. It is made up of four main things: bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. Bones. Three bones meet to form your knee joint: your thighbone (femur), shinbone (tibia), and kneecap (patella).
