Knee Ligaments Flashcards by Caitlin O'Farrell | Brainscape

Q

Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

A

Prevent anterior displacement of the tibia
Intracapsular

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Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)

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Prevents posterior displacement of the tibia
Intracapsular

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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)
Tibial Collateral Ligament (TCL)

A

Limits lateral movement
Extracapsular

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Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL)
Fibular Collateral Ligament (FCL)

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Limits lateral movement
Extracapsular

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Oblique Popliteal Ligament (OPL)

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Contributes to joint capsule
Limits hyperextension

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Arcuate Popliteal Ligament (APL)

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Contributes to joint capsule
Limits hyperextension

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Meniscus (Not ligament but fibrocartilage)

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Deepens sockets for condyles to sit in

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