Penguins and their body?

Question

Do penguins have knees?

Answer 1

This is an old chestnut. Penguins, in common with all birds, have a different arrangement of joints in the legs from those in mammals. However, they do have joints equivalent to our knees - the difference is that these joints are much closer to the hip than on mammals.

Answer 2

Yes.

"Penguins have very short legs, which are used under water for steering. On land it's not easy for a penguin to walk. Waddling seems to be the easiest way to walk with short legs (in fact this has been researched by scientists). In addition, some species displace themselves by hopping over the ground.
Although you don't see them, penguins do have knees and upper legs. They are completely enclosed within the penguin body. The upper leg is oriented horizontally. In contrast to other birds (whose feet are placed in the middle of their body) penguin feet are set all the way back, causing an upright stand."

Answer 3

Penguins, in common with all birds, have a different arrangement of joints in the legs from those in mammals. However, they do have joints equivalent to our knees - the difference is that these joints are much closer to the hip than on mammals

Answer 4

Do penguins have knees?
Yes. Penguins appear to have very short legs and no knees because only the lower leg is externally visible. Their knees and upper legs are feather covered, hiding them from view. This also means that penguins never get cold knees!

Answer 5

no. they don't have legs that are long enough for knees. penguins' legs are around 2 inches long.

Answer 6

They do have joints equivalent to our knees.

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

Interesting question. Do not know. They waddle.

Answer 9

Nobody really knows for sure? But I assume that they do not.

Answer 10

no