Knee Joint Flashcards
1
Q
what type of joint is this?
A
hinge joint
synovial joint
2
Q
what are the articulations of this joint?
A
2 are femerotibial and 1 is femeropatellar
3
Q
what happens to this joint when flexed to 90 degrees?
A
external and internal rotation can be achieved
4
Q
extracapsular ligaments of this joint
A
patellar ligament (tendon)
lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
medial collateral ligament (MCL)
5
Q
intracapsular ligaments of this joint
A
anterior cruciate ligament
posterior cruciate ligament
6
Q
what are the menisci made of?
A
fibrocartilage
7
Q
role of the menisci
A
shock absorbers
stabilisers of the curved femoral condyles upon flatter tibial condyles
