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Examination of the Knee

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The knee is the largest modified hinge joint in the body, which provides the greatest range of movement in flexion of the joint.

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Iyer, K.M. (2012). Examination of the Knee. In: Clinical Examination in Orthopedics. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-971-0_6

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