Knee Facts about Collateral Cruciate Ligaments Flashcards
1
Q
these 2 ligaments lie more posterior than anterior
A
MCL, LCL
2
Q
This Ligament has 2 layers (deep & superficial)
A
MCL
3
Q
A thickening w/joint capsule that blends w/medial meniscus
A
Deep Layer of MCL
4
Q
A strong broad triangular strap. It is separated from the joint capsule and the medial meniscus by a bursa.
A
Superficial Layer of ACL
5
Q
Both ACL and PCL are Intra-_____ and Extra-____. Each has an ________ and ________ lateral portion.
A
intracapsular (between capsules)
extrasynovial
anteriomedial
posteriolateral
6
Q
ACL primary FU
A
not to shift the tibia anteriorly onto the femur
7
Q
PCL primary FU
A
to prevent the tibia shifting posteriorly onto the femur
8
Q
Strongest ligament in the knee
A
PCL
