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knee (chart) Flashcards

- Ligaments of the knee joint - main bursar of the knee

1
Q

the patellar ligament attaches to?

A

patella -> tibial tuberosity

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2
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what is the function of the patellar?

A

continuation of quadriceps tendoen

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3
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what is the attachment of the tibial collateral ligament?

A

medial femoral epicondyle -> medial tibial condyle (and meniscus)

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4
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what is the function for the tibial collateral ligament?

A

limits extension and abduction

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5
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what is the attachment of the fibular collateral ligament?

A

lateral femoral epicondyle -> fibular head

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6
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what is the function of the fibular collateral ligament?

A

limits extension and adduction

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7
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what is the attachment of the arcuate popliteal?

A

fibular head -> capsule

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8
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what is the function of the arcuate popliteal?

A

limits medial rotation

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9
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what is the attachment of the oblique popliteal?

A

lateral femur -> posterior tibia

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10
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what is the function of the oblique popliteal?

A

limits hyperextension

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11
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what is the attachment of the anterior cruciate (extrasynovial) ligament?

A

lateral femoral condyle -> anterior intercondylar tibia

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12
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what is the function of the anterior cruciate (extrasynovial) ligament?

A

prevents posterior slipping of femur on tibia (torn in hypertension)

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13
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what is the attachment of the posterior cruciate (extrasynovial) ligament?

A

medial femoral condyle -> posterior intercondylar tibia

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14
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what is the function of the posterior cruciate (extrasynovial) ligament?

A

prevents anterior slipping on femur on tibia

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15
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what is the attachment of the transverse ligament?

A

anterior edges of menisci

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16
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what is the function of the transverse ligament?

A

stabilizing the menisci

17
Q

what is the attachment of the posterior meniscofemoral ligament?

A

posterior of lateral meniscus -> medial femoral condyle

18
Q

what is the function of the posterior meniscofemoral ligament?

A

stabilizes lateral meniscus

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