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What is the human body's largest joint?

  • The knee
  • The hip
  • The shoulder

The answer is The knee.

Knee

In humans and other primates, the knee joins the thigh with the leg and consists of two joints: one between the femur and tibia, and one between the femur and patella. It is the largest joint in the human body. The knee is a modified hinge joint, which permits flexion and extension as well as slight internal and external rotation. The knee is vulnerable to injury and to the development of osteoarthritis.

Wikipedia · Knee