Ligaments & Articular Capsules Flashcards
The iliofemoral L. Connects what to what
The ilium to the femur
The pubofemoral L. Connects what to what
The pubis to the femur
The ishiofemoral L. Connects what to what
Ischium to the femur
What is the weakest of the sacrum L.?
Ischiofemoral L.
The sacrospinous L. Connects what to what
Ventral sacrum to ischial spine
The sacrotuberous L. Connects what to what
Ventral sacrum to ischial tuberosity
What does the LCL connect
Lateral epicondyle of the Femur to the head of the fibula
What common L is also torn in ACL tears
ALL
What does the MCL connect
Medial femoral epicondyle to medial tibial condyle
Also attached to the medial meniscus
What is weaker, LCL or MCL?
MCL
What does the oblique popliteal L. Connect
Just a focal thickening of the semitendinous T. To posterior fibrous capsule
What does the arcuate popliteal L. Connect
Posterior fib head to posterior fibrous capsule
What does the ACL connect
From the anterior intracondylar area of the tibia to the medial aspect of the lat. fem. condyle
What does the PCL connect
From posterior aspect of intercondylar area of tibia to lateral aspect of the medial femoral condyle
What is weaker, ACL or PCL?
ACL
Where is the anterior tiobiofibular L. Located
Lateral side, connecting tibia to tibia to fibula
Where is the posterior talofibular L. Located
Posteriorly, connecting talus to fibula
Where is the anterior talofibular L. Located
Lateral side connecting talus to fibula