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Glossary term

Mechanical axis

Imaginary line representing weight-bearing alignment from hip to ankle.

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Definition

An imaginary straight line that represents weight-bearing alignment of the lower limb, typically extending from the center of the hip joint to the center of the ankle joint.

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