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What are the motion axes of the knee?

How easy did you find it to guess the number of motion axes using your own knees as a reference? You may be surprised to learn that the knee has four axes of motion. If you guessed less than four, do not be discouraged. Some of the axes of motion are nearly impossible for you to see without an external force moving your knee or because the motion is too subtle to see without directly observing the bones.