ligaments of the knee

Question 1

ACL

Answer 1

Anterior Cruciate Ligament
- Anterior intercondylar area of tibia
- Posteromedial aspect of lateral condyle of femur
ACL, attaches to the anterior tibia, To prevent anterior translation of the tibia

Question 2

PCL

Answer 2

Posterior Cruciate Ligament
- Posterior intercondylar area of tibia
Lateral aspect of media condyle of femur
PCL, attaches to the posterior tibia, to prevent posterior translation of the tibia

Question 3

MCL

Answer 3

Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)
- Medial Femoral epicondyle
- Medial aspect of proximal tibia
Prevent movement = stability
Resists vagus force (lateral to medial force)

Question 4

LCL

Answer 4

lateral Colatteral ligament (LCL)
-lateral femoral epicondyle
- head of fibula

prevents varus forces (med to lateral)