GA 7 joints of leg Flashcards
posterior dislocation femur
What is the blue dot locating?
Gurdys tubercle
piece of purple circle
Lateral (fibular) collateral ligament
prevented from attaching to lateral meniscus by popliteus
lateral femoral condyle to lateral aspect head of fibula
splits biceps femoris head into two
purple outline
Anterolateral ligament
lateral condyle of femur to just lateral of gurdys tubercle
(Fellows research)
ACL w/ this if fix both better prevent retears
Medial (tibial) collateral ligament
- weaker than LCL
- connected to medial meniscus (tear together)
- medial tibial condyle
- superior part tibial shaft
Meniscus and its L.
What can result from a lateral force to the knee?
Unhappy triad
- ACL MCL medial meniscus tear
Knee exams
Lateral and medial?
Knee exams
anterior and posterior
meniscus tests?
foot fascia?
which lateral ligament usually tears first?
Anterior talofibular l.
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