Comments on ligaments of the knee joint Flashcards

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Knee joint capsule

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Is fibrous, weak; flexion, extension, some gliding and medial rotation

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Tibial collateral

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Limits extension and abduction of the leg; attached to medial meniscus

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Fibular collateral

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Limits extension and adduction of leg, overlies popliteal tendon

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4
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Patellar

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Acts in extension of quadriceps tendon

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5
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Arcuate popliteal

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Passes over popliteus muscle

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6
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Oblique popliteal

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Limits hyperextension and lateral rotation

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Medial meniscus

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Is semicircular; acts as a cushion, often torn

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8
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Lateral meniscus

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Is more circular and smaller than medial meniscus; acts as cushion

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9
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Anterior cruciate

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Prevents posterior slipping of femur on tibia; torn in hyperextension

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Posterior cruciate

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Prevents anterior slipping of femur on tibia; shorter and stronger than anterior cruciate

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11
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Transverse

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Beds and stabilises menisci

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12
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Posterior meniscofemoral

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Is strong

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13
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Quadriceps tendon

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Is part of extension mechanism

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Patellar

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Acts in extension of quadriceps tendon, patella stabilised by medial and lateral ligament, attachment of tibia and femur

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