TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - The Knee A1 - Colby, Lynn A1 - Kisner, Carolyn A1 - Dewitt, John A2 - Kisner, Carolyn A2 - Colby, Lynn Allen PY - 2012 T2 - Therapeutic Exercise: Foundations and Techniques, 6e AB - The knee joint is designed for mobility and stability; it functionally lengthens and shortens the lower extremity to raise and lower the body or to move the foot in space. Along with the hip and ankle, it supports the body when standing, and it is a primary functional unit in walking, climbing, running, and sitting activities. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/18 UR - fadavispt.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1134934266 ER -