Knee

{ite) [AS., cneo, knee]. The articulation between the femur and the tibia. K.- cap, the patella. K., Housemaid’s. See Housemaid’’ ’ s Knee. K., In.- See Genu valgum. K. of Internal Capsule, the angle of junction of the anterior and posterior limbs of the internal capsule. K.-jerk, Patellar Tendon-reflex, K. -reflex, or K.- phenomenon, a contraction of the quadriceps extensor femoris muscle as a result of a light blow on the patellar tendon. See also Reflexes, Table of. K. -joint, a hinge-joint consisting of the articulation of the condyles of the femur with the upper extremity of the tibia and the posterior surface of the patella. K., Knock-. See Genu valgum. K., Out-. See Genu varum. K.-pan, the patella. 349