Knee Joint Flashcards
1
Q
What type of joint is the knee joint?
A
A synovial hinge joint
2
Q
What are the 3 articulations in the knee joint?
A
2x femerotibial
1x femeropatellar
3
Q
What is the main movement of the knee joint?
A
Flexion - extension
4
Q
What are the main extracapsular ligaments?
A
Patellar ligament Lateral collateral (LCL) Medial collateral (MCL)
5
Q
What are the intracapsular ligaments?
A
Anterior cruciate (ACL) Posterior cruciate (PCL)
6
Q
What are the menisci made of?
A
Fibrocartilage
7
Q
What are the two menisci in the knee joint?
A
Medial and lateral menisci
8
Q
What are the two tests for joint integrity?
A
Anterior and posterior drawer tests
