Ligaments Flashcards
zona orbicularis
circular fibers around neck of femur
iliofemoral
largest, strongest, widest
front of joint
AIIS to intertrochanteric line
checks hyperextension and external rotation
pubofemoral
superior ramus of pubis/obturator crest to iliofemoral ligament
checks hyperextension, abduction, and external rotation
ischiofemoral
spiral
tense during extension of femur
checks hyperextension of femur
ligament capitis femoris
flat and triangular
fovea capitis femoris to transverse ligament
tense when flexed thigh is adducted
carries branch of obturator artery
acetabular labrum
fibrocartilage rim
attached to margin of acetabulum
keeps head of femur inside acetabulum
transverse acetabular ligament
continuation of acetabular labrum of acetabular notch
no cartilage cells
quadriceps tendon
medial and lateral patellar retinacula
encloses patella
bursa below tendon
patellar ligament
infrapatellar bursa
patella to tibial tuberosity
lateral/fibular collateral ligament
LCL
stabilizes joint during extension
covered by tendon of biceps femoris
lateral epicondyle of femur to head of fibula
medial/tibial collateral ligament
MCL stabilizes joint during extension crossed by pez ancerine tendons medial epicondyle of femur to medial surface of tibia attached to medial meniscus
oblique popliteal ligament
expansion of tendon of semitendinosus
strengthens posterior joint
medial condyle of tibia to lateral condyle of femur
arcuate popliteal ligament
intercondylar area of tibia to fibular head
over popliteus muscle
coronary ligament
deep fibers of capsule attached to menisci
transverse ligament
connect menisci anteriorly
may be absent
