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quick recap:
What two bones articulate to become the knee joint?
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Femur, Tibia and Fibula
The patella anterior |
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What are the two internal ligaments? |
Anterior cruciate ligament
Posterior cruciate ligament |
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Where does the anterior cruciate ligament attach?
What is it's function? |
attaches anterior medial part of tibia to posterior intercondylar notch
its function is to prevent the femur from moving too far posteriorly.
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Where does the posterior cruciate ligament attach?
What is it's function? |
attaches inner aspect of intercondylar notch to back of tibia.
Function is to prevent the femur fom moving too far fowards/anteriorly. |
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What are the external ligaments of the knee joint |
Collateral ligaments
Fibular collateral ligament
Tibia collateral ligament |
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Where is the fibular collateral ligament attached to?
What is it's function? |
lateral epicondyle of tibia to head of fibula
prevents the femur from moving too far laterally. |
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Where is the tibial collateral attached to?
What is it's function? |
medial epicondylar of femur to anterior medial aspect of tibia
blends with capsule of knee joint behind and in front
Prevents the femur from moving too far medially. |
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Quadriceps Tendon |
patella |
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Joint Capsule
What does it cover |
Continuous with medial collateral ligament
Separate from lateral collateral ligament.
Posterior- thick and strong prevents hyperextension of knee joint. |
