Joints And Ligaments (Knee) Flashcards
What are the two joints of the knee?
Tibiofemoral
Patellofemoral
What are the Fibrous Joint Capsule Attachments?
Synovial membrane
Bursae (anterior, posterior and medial)
Articular cartilage
Menisci
What are the types of ligaments of the Menisci?
Coronary
Transverse
Meniscofemoral
Intercondylar
(Menisci) Coronary Ligament
Menisci — tibia
(Menisci) Transverse Ligament
Ant. Meniscus — anterior meniscus
(Menisci) Meniscofemoral Ligament
Post. Horn of lateral meniscus — med. femoral condyle
(Menisci) Intercondylar Ligament
Meniscal horn — Intercondylar eminence
(Menisci) Intercondylar Ligament
Meniscal horn — Intercondylar eminence
What is the menisci function?
Improve congruency
Distribute WB forces
Menisci moves ________ in flexion
Menisci moves _________ in extension
Posteriorly
Anteriorly
What are the 4 types of knee ligaments?
Collateral (MCL, LCL)
Cruciate
Capsular
Muscles/Tendons (dynamic ligaments)
MCL resists ______ stress
Valgus
