Knee Joint

Question 1

what does patellar ligament attach to

Answer 1

patellor tendon proximally

tibia distally

Question 2

what does tibial collateral ligament look like

what is it attached to

Answer 2

wide, flat, thickening of joint capsule on medial side of knee

also called medial collateral ligament

ATTACHED TOMEDIAL MENSICUS

Question 3

fibular collateral ligament

what is it attached to

Answer 3

cordlike structure that is separate from joint capsule

aka lateral collateral ligament

NOT LATERAL MINISCUS

Question 4

popliteus tendon

Answer 4

passes medial to lateral collateral ligament

Question 5

anterior cruciate ligament

Answer 5

passes from anterior aspect of intercondylar area of tibia to medial surface of lateral femoral condyle

big thing between medial/lateral articular surfaces of femus

DIS IS DA ACL

Question 6

posterior cruciate ligament

Answer 6

passes from posterior aspect of intercondylar area of tibia to lateral surface of medial femoral condyle

Question 7

medial and lateral meniscus

Answer 7

little disks between the two articular processes of medial/lateral auricular surfaces of femur/tibia