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4 Cards in this Set
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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) |
Function: Stabilises the knee joint and prevents anterior displacement of the tibia and posterior displacement of the knee PA: Anterior the intercondylar area of the tibia DA: posterior part of the medial side of the lateral condyle of the femur |
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Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) |
Function: Stabilises the knee joint and prevents posterior displacement of the tibia and anterior displacement of the femur. PA: Posterior intercondylar area of the tibia DA: anterior part of the lateral surface of the medial condyle of the femur |
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Medial meniscus |
Function: deepen the articulation, absorb shock and move to accommodate the rolling and rotation of the femoral condyles PA: Anterior intercondylar area of tibia anterior to ACL DA: Posterior intercondylar area of tibia anterior to PCL |
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Lateral meniscus |
Function: deepen the articulation, absorb shock and migrate to accommodate the rolling and rotation of the femoral condyles PA: Intercondylar fossa lateral to ACL DA: Intercondylar fossa anterior to medial meniscus |
