Ligaments of knee Flashcards
Where does oblique popliteal ligament originate and attach
Ligament that originates from semimembranosus tendon and attaches to the capsule and lateral meniscus
What is the most commonly damaged bursa in the knee
Prepatellar bursa
What bursa is affected in Vicar’s knee?
Superficial infrapatellar bursa
What sport are ACL injuries most common?
Soccer
At what position is ACL most vulnerable
Knee extended and internally rotated
At what position is PCL the tightest?
Knee flexion
Which meniscus is O shaped, and which is C shaped
Medial meniscus is C shaped.
Lateral meniscus is O shaped
Where does ACL originate and attach to?
Originates at lateral femoral condyle and attaches at medial tibial eminence
Primary function of ACL
Limits anterior tibial translation and internal rotation of femur when foot is fixed and knee locked
What does the ACL do to femoral condyles when knee is flexed?
It brings the femoral condyles more anteriorly
Which bursa is affected in housemaid’s knee?
Prepatellar bursa
What part of meniscus can be surgically repaired?
Only the outer 1/3 well vascularized area.
What part of the meniscus is vascular, and which is poorly vascular?
Outer 1/3 is well vascularized.
Inner 2/3 is poorly vascularized.
Where would a baker’s cyst be located?
Medial head of gastroc and semimembranosus
What structure attaches to the arcuate popliteal ligament?
Posterior horn of lateral meniscus
