NOUN: "a joint in the middle part of the human leg that is the articulation between the femur, tibia, and patella" Crossword Clue

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NOUN: "a joint in the middle part of the human leg that is the articulation between the femur, tibia, and patella" Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. joint between the femur and tibia in a quadruped; corresponds to the human knee
2. hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ARTICULATION (noun)
1. (anatomy) the point of connection between two bones or elements of a skeleton (especially if it allows motion)
2. the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
PATELLA (noun)
1. a small flat triangular bone in front of the knee that protects the knee joint
2. type genus of the family Patellidae: common European limpets

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