joints

Question 1

1) Acromioclavicular Ligament

Answer 1

• runs horizontally from the acromion to the lateral clavicle. It covers the joint capsule, reinforcing its superior aspect.

Question 2

2) Coracoacromial Ligament

Answer 2

• arched; passes between the coracoid process and the acromion superior to the shoulder joint; prevents upward dislocation of the shoulder

Question 3

3) Coracoclavicular Ligament

Answer 3

• joins the coracoid process of the scapula and the acromial extremity of the clavicle; formed of two ligaments:

1)conoid ligament – runs vertically from the coracoid process of the scapula to the conoid tubercle of the clavicle and

2)trapezoid ligament – runs from the coracoid process of the scapula to the trapezoid line of the clavicle.

Question 4

4) Annular Ligament

Answer 4

• encircles the head of the radius; supports the head of the radius as it articulates with the radial notch of the ulna at the proximal radioulnar joint.

Question 5

5) Radial Collateral Ligament

Answer 5

• arises from the lateral epicondyle of the humerus and then blends into the lateral side of the annular ligament; supports the lateral side of the elbow.

Question 6

6) Ulnar Collateral Ligament

Answer 6

• triangular shaped; supports the medial side of the elbow; arises from the medial epicondyle of the humerus and attaches to the medial side of the proximal ulna.

Question 7

7) Oblique Cord

Answer 7

• a ligament connecting the anterolateral aspect of the ulna proximally to the posteromedial aspect of the radius distally, inserting just below the radial tuberosity.

Question 8

8) Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Answer 8

• X-shaped; anchored inferiorly to the tibia at the intercondylar eminence, attaches anteriorly. Runs diagonally upward to attach to the inner aspect of a femoral condyle.

Question 9

9) Posterior Cruciate ligament

Answer 9

• X-shaped; anchored inferiorly to the tibia at the intercondylar eminence, attaches posteriorly. Runs diagonally upward to attach to the inner aspect of a femoral condyle.

Question 10

10) Tibial Collateral Ligament (aka medial collateral ligament)

Answer 10

• on the medial side of the knee; runs from the medial epicondyle of the femur to the medial tibia.

Question 11

11) Fibular Collateral Ligament (aka lateral collateral ligament)

Answer 11

• on the lateral side of the knee joint; runs from the lateral epicondyle of the femur to the head of the fibula.

Question 12

12) Medial Meniscus

Answer 12

• a C-shaped articular disc made of fibrocartilage between the articulating surfaces of the femur and tibia; attached to the medial tibial condyle, but not attached to the femur.

Question 13

13) Lateral Meniscus

Answer 13

• a C-shaped articular disc made of fibrocartilage between the articulating surfaces of the femur and tibia; attached to the lateral tibial condyle, but not attached to the femur.

Question 14

14) Patellar Tendon

Answer 14

• tendon of quadriceps femoris attaching to the patella

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