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synovial joint fo the tibiofibular joint is formed by

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head of the fibula and the lateral condyle of the tibia

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tibiofibular joint of the leg has — motion

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limited

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tibiofibular joint is covered by the tendon of

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popliteus

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tibiofibular joint ligaments are

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  • tibiofibular capsular ligament (articular capsule)
  • anterior ligament
  • posterior ligament
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interosseous membrane of the leg attaches to

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-the lateral (interosseous) border of the shaft of the tibia and the interosseous border of the fibula

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interosseous membrane of the leg serves as origin for

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some of the leg muscles and separates the anterior compartment of the leg from the deep posterior compartment

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interosseous membrane of the leg has an aperture proximally for the

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anterior tibial vessels and distally for the perforating vessels

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what nerves course through the interosseous membrane

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NO NERVES COURSE THROUGH THE INTEROSSEOUS MEMBRANE

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tibiofibular syndesmosis is formed by

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the fibular notch on the distal extremity of the tibia and the distal aspect of the shaft of the fibula

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ligaments of the tibiofibular syndesmosis are

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  • anterior tibiofibular ligament
  • posterior tibiofibular ligament
  • interosseous tibiofibular ligaments
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interosseous tibiofibular ligament attaches to

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  • the upper portion of the fibular notch and the shaft of the fibula
  • continuos with the interosseous membrane superiorly
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inferior transverse ligament attaches to

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-the superior aspect of the malleolar fossa and the posterior surface of the distal extremity of the tibia

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inferior transverse ligament contains

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fibrocartilage where it comes into contact with the trochlea

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what kind of joint is the knee joint

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complicated hinge type of synovial joint

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most hinge joints allow only what type of motion

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flexion and extension but there is slight medial and lateral rotation in the knee joint (biaxial joint)

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from the anatomical position there is – to – degree of flexion and – to – of hyperextension

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130-150

5-10

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the knee joint is anatomically formed by the

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distal extremity of the femur articulating with the proximal extremity of the tibia, and the patella articulating with distal extremity of the femur

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18
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functionally what kind of joint is the knee

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bicondylar joint btwn the condyles of the femur and tibia

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what is the purpose of the menisci

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  • distribute the force of the femur over the condyles of the tibia
  • increase the concavity of the tibial condyles but there is still a poor fit for the femoral condyles
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the strength of the knee joint is derived from

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ligaments and muscles that cross the joint

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describe the “Screw Home Mechanism”

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flexion and extension of the knee joint are accompanied by internal rotation of either the tibia (OKC) or the femur (CKC)

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internal and external rotation is due to

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  • geometry of the articular surfaces
  • ligamentous arrangement
  • popliteus muscle
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23
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in CKC with knee extension there is

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internal femoral rotation

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in CKC the internal rotation associated with the later stages of extension to put the knee joint in a position of

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maximum joint congruency and the ligaments are taught

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25
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does the screw home mechanism require a lot of muscle activity

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no

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26
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in CKC with knee flexion there is

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external femoral rotation (popliteus muscle)

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fibrous component of the knee joint capsule is called

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genu capsular ligament

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genu capsular ligament attaches to

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the margins of the articular surfaces of the femoral condyles, tibial condyles, and patealla

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anteriorly the genu capsular ligament are strengthened by

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quadriceps tendons, ligamentum patellae, medial patellar retinacula and lateral patellar retinacula

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medially genu capsular ligament attaches to

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the medial meniscus and blends with the tibial collateral ligament

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laterally the genu capsular ligament attaches to the

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lateral meniscus in one area and is separated from the fibular collateral ligament by the tendon of popliteus in antoerh area

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laterally the genu capsular ligament extends above

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the tendinous attachment of the popliteus muscle to the lateral condyle of the femur makings its tendon of origin/insertion intracapsular

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posteriorly the genu capsular ligament is strengthened by

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the oblique and arcuate popliteal ligaments

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34
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what is the purpose of the synovial membrane of the knee joint

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  • lines most of the fibrous capsule

- projects around the cruciate ligaments such that they are intracapsular but extrasynovial

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superiorly the synovial cavity and the synovial membrane are continuous with

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the suprapatellar bursa

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inferiorly the synovial cavity of the knee joint is separated from

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the ligamentum patella by the infrapatellar fat

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synovial membrane of the knee joint project from the sides of the

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infrapatellar fat pad as the alar folds

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the alar folds joint posteriorly to form

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the infrapatellar synovial fold (ligamentum mucosum)

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39
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the infrapatellar synovial fold attaches to the

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intercondylar eminence of the tibia and the intercondylar notch of the femur

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40
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what type of ligament is ligamentum patellae

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capsular ligament

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41
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ligamentum patellae is a continuation of

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the quadriceps femoris tendons

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42
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ligamentum patellae attaches proximally to

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the apex of the patella and distally to the tibial tuberosity

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43
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what type of ligament is the medial patellar retinaculum

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capsular ligament

44
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medial patellar retinaculum is an expansion of the tendon of

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vastas medialis

45
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medial patellar retinaculum attaches to the

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tubercle on the anterior aspect of the medial condyle of the tibia

46
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what type of ligament is the lateral patellar retinaculum

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capsular ligament

47
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lateral patellar retinaculum is an expansion of the

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tendon of vastus lateralis

48
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lateral patellar retinaculum attaches to

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the tubercle on the anterior aspect of the lateral condyle of the tibia (Gerdy’s tubercle)

49
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what type of ligament is the oblique popliteal ligament

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capsular ligament

50
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oblique popliteal ligament is an expansion from

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the tendon of semimembranosus

51
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oblique popliteal ligament attaches distally to the

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posterior aspect of the medial condyle of the tibia

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oblique popliteal ligament attaches proximally to the

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intercondylar line and posterior aspect of the lateral condyle of the femur

53
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oblique popliteal ligament forms part of the

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floor of the popliteal fossa

54
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oblique popliteal ligament has numerous apertures for

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vessels and nerves to the knee joint

55
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what type of ligament is the arcuate popliteal ligament

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capsular ligament shaped like a Y

56
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the stem of the Y of the arcuate popliteal ligament attaches distally to

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the styloid process on the head of the fibula

57
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stem of the arcuate ligament divides into

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  • a posterior limbe that courses over the tendon of popliteus and attaches to the intercondylar line
  • an anterior limb that attaches to the lateral condyle of the femur
58
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what type of ligament is the tibial collateral lig

59
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tibial collateral ligament attaches proximally to the

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  • the medial epicondyle of the femur, and distally to the medial condyle and medial surface of the shaft of the tibia
  • attaches to the medial meniscus
60
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what type of ligament is the fibuarl collateral lig

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cord like extracapsular ligament

61
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fibular collateral ligament attaches proximally to

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the lateral epicondyle of the femur

62
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fibular collateral ligament attaches distally to the

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lateral side of the head of the fibula

63
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fibular collateral ligament is separated from the lateral meniscus by

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the tendon of popliteus

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what type of ligament are the cruciate ligaments

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very strong intracapsular ligaments

65
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are cruciate ligaments intrasynovial and extrasynovial

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extransynovial, the synovial membrane projects around them

66
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anterior cruciate ligament (ACL or external cruciate) attaches distally to

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the anterior intercondylar fossa and the anterior horn of the lateral meniscus

67
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the anterior cruciate ligament courses

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superiorly, posteriorly and laterally

68
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anterior cruciate ligament attaches proximally to

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the medial surface of the lateral condyle of the femur

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posterior cruciate ligament (PCL or internal cruciate ligament) is — and — compared to the anterior cruciate ligament

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stronger

shorter

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PCL attaches distally to

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the posterior intercondylar fossa and the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus

71
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PCL attaches proximally to the lateral surface of

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the medial condyle of the femur

72
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posterior meniscofemoral ligament is also known as

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ligament of Wrisberg

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what type of ligament is posterior meniscofemoral ligament

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intracapsular ligament by extrasynovial

74
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posterior meniscofemoral ligament attaches distally to the

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posterior horn of the lateral meniscus

75
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posterior meniscofemoral ligament attaches proximally to the

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lateral surface of the medial condyle of the femur

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transverse genicular/intermeniscal ligament connects

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the anterior convex borders of the medial and lateral mensici

77
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what type of ligament is the transverse genicular ligament

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intracapsular and intrasynovial

78
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coronary ligaments are a portion of the

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articular capsule (capsular ligaments) that connects the menisci to the tibial condyles

79
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what shape are menisci

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crescent-shaped articular fibrocartilage

80
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what is the function of menisci

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serve to help the fit of femoral condyles on the tibial condyles and to distribute the force of the femoral condyles over the tibial plateau

81
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are the peripheral borders of the menisci thick or thin

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the peripheral border of the menisci attach to —- by —-

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tibial condyles by coronary ligaments

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are the inner border of the menisci thick of thin

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thin and free

84
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menisci cover —of each condyle

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what type of ligament are menisci

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intracapsular and intrasynovial

86
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what is the shape of the medial meniscus

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semicircular in shape

87
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anterior horn of medial meniscus attaches to the

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anterior intercondylar fossa in front of the anterior cruciate ligament

88
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posterior horn of the medial meniscus attaches to the

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posterior intercondylar fossa btwn the attachments of the lateral meniscus and posterior cruciate lig

89
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medially the medial meniscus is attached to the

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capsule and tibial collateral ligament

90
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what is the shape of the lateral meniscus

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circular in shape

91
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anterior horn of the lateral meniscus attaches to

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the anterior interoncdylar fossa lateral and posterior to the anterior cruciate ligament attachment

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posterior horn of the lateral meniscus attaches to

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the posterior intercondylar fossa, anterior to the medial meniscus attachment

93
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laterally the lateral meniscus is attached to the capsule but separated from

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the fibular collateral ligament

94
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one of the most common knee injuries is a blow to the

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lateral side of the knee, or a twisting motion which disrupts the medial side

95
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structures affected on the medial side of the knee would be

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  • medial aspect of the joint capsule and medial meniscus
  • tibial collateral ligament
  • anterior cruciate ligament
96
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injury to the medial aspect of the joint capsule and medial mensicus may result in

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  • synovial fluid (water) on the knee and/or a torn medial meniscus (may be a bucket handle tear)
  • tapping the knee to remove fluid, and partial or complete meniscetomy
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injury to the tibial collateral ligament may result in

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  • strained partially torn or completely torn
  • surgery may be required to repair or reconstruct the lig
  • test knee motion in the flexed position
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injury to the anterior cruciate ligament may result in

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  • strained, partially torn or completely torn
  • anterior drawer sign (also positive Lachman Test) if anterior cruciate ligament involved
  • surgery may be required to repair or reconstruct the lig
99
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what is an “unhappy triad”

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injury involved all 3:

  • medial aspect of the joint capsule and medial meniscus
  • tibial collateral lig
  • anterior cruciate lig
100
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genu varum

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the distal end of the tibia is bent inward and the knee joint isbent outward (bowleg)

101
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genu valgum

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distal end of the tibia is bent outward and the knee joint is bent inward (knock-knee)

102
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meniscal tears include

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  1. peripheral tear
  2. bucket-handle tear
  3. longituinal or flap tear of the anterior horn
  4. radial tear of the posterior horn
103
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what are the purpose of bursae around the knee joint

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-reduce the friction of tendons exerting their action lengthwise across the joint (parallel to the plane of motion)

104
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name the communicating bursa

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  1. Suprapatellar bursa
  2. Popliteus bursa
  3. Gastrocnemius bursa
  4. Semimembranosus bursa
105
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name the separate bursae

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  1. Prepatellar bursa
  2. Superficial infrapatellar bursa
  3. Deep infrapatellar bursa
  4. Anserine bursa
106
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what is popliteal or Baker’s cyst?

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a fluid-filled herniation of the synovial membrane of the knee joint, or a distention of the gastrocnemius bursa (or semimembranosus bursa)

107
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what is prepatellar bursitis or housemaids knee?

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inflammation of the prepatellar bursa

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