Knee Anatomy Flashcards
what are the 3 distinct joints working together?
- tibiofemoral
- patellofemoral
- proximal tibiofibular
what are the 6 landmarks found at the distal femur?
- condyles
- epicondyles
- supracondylar ridges
- intercondylar notch
- patellar surface
- adductor tubercle
shape of femoral condyles
convex
which condyle is longer anterior-posterior?
lateral condyle
which condyle is wider?
medial condyle
which condyle gets more force distribution?
medial condyle
the femoral condyles are covered in what type of cartilage?
hyaline cartilage
what can be seen with osteoarthritic knees?
- cartilage loss and exposed bone
- synovial inflammation
- joint space narrowing
- thickened joint capsule
- osteophytes
- degenerative meniscus
- bone cysts & subchondral sclerosis
what are the 5 landmarks found on the proximal tibia?
- tibial plateu
- tibial condyles
- intercondylar eminence
- tibial tuberosity
- Gerdy’s Tubercle
which side of the tibial plateu is more convex?
lateral
Gerdy’s tubercle is found where on the proximal tibia?
anterior aspect of the lateral condyle of the tibia
Gerdy’s tubercle is where _ inserts
IT band
Osgood-Schlatter disease occurs on which bony landmark?
tibial tuberosity
Osgood-Schlatter disease cause/how does it occur?
stress from quadriceps during growth
sesamoid bone is embedded in which tendons?
quad tendon to the patellar tendon
