Extrinsic ligaments of the knee

Question 1

This anterior ligament represents the original distal common tendon of insertion of the quadriceps.

Answer 1

Ligamentum patella

Question 2

What are the boundaries of the ligamentum patella?

Answer 2

apex of the patella to tibial tubercle

Question 3

Which ligament is responsible for maintaining the alignment of the patella?

Answer 3

the ligamentum patella

Question 4

What are collateral ligaments? Name them (4)

Answer 4

stabilize knee when standing; taut when fully extend
All wall like
Lateral collateral (fibular)
Medial collateral (tibial)
Oblique popliteal
Arcuate popliteal

Question 5

Which collateral ligament blends with the articular capsul and is directly attached to the medial meniscus?

Answer 5

Medial collateral

Question 6

What are the attachments of the lateral collateral?

Answer 6

lateral epicondyle of the femur

head of the fibula

Question 7

what are the attachments of the medial collateral?

Answer 7

medial epicondyle of the femur

medial side of the tibia (just below medial condyle)

Question 8

what are the functions of the oblique and arcuate popliteal?

Answer 8

prevent hyperextension

stabilize posterior knee