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Typical patterns of (a) internal-external rotation and (b) anterior-posterior translation of the femur relative to the tibia during the stance phase of normal walking are shown. (c) The lines represent the locations of the medial-lateral axis of the femur projected on the tibial surface at the beginning and end of the stance phase of walking. These patterns would result in the lateral pivoting in the knee.
