knee Flashcards
what type of joint is the knee
synovial
what type of bone is the patella
seasmoid
does the patella increase/decrease leverage of the knee
increases
does the patella increase/decrease fraying of tendon
decreases
what does the patella help the knee with
anterior protection
what is a tendon
muscle to bone
what is a ligament
bone to bone
describe what a menisci is
-cartilage
-ācā shaped
-thick on outside, thin on inside
-shock absorber
the medial meniscus is ____ anchored to the tibia
well
the lateral meniscus is ______ anchored to the tibia
not well
describe the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
-from anterior tibia to posterior femur
-limits posterior movement of tibia from femur
describe the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
-from posterior tibia to anterior femur
-limits posterior movement of tibia from femur
describe what both the PCL and ACL do
-both limit rotation of knee in knee extension
-both limit hyperextension of knee
what is the action of the lateral collateral ligament of the knee
limits adduction of knee/leg
what is the action of the medial collateral ligament of the knee
limits abduction of knee/leg
what do both the MCL and LCL do
-both are loose in knee flexion
-both limit rotation of the knee in knee extension
what is between the biceps femoris and iliotibial tract?
Fibular collateral ligament (FCL)
what is between the sartorious, gracilis, and semitendonosus?
Transverse carpal ligament (TCL)
