Common exposed parts in ripped jeans (5)

I believe the answer is:

knees

(Other definitions for knees that I've seen before include "Leg joints" , "Legs' joints" , "Lap" , "Hinge joints" , "Hinged joints" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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