LL Flashcards
The patella’s base is more _________ than its apex
superior
The knee joint is made up of which joints?
Tibiofemoral and femoropatellar joints
What bony features join to form the knee joint?
The lateral femoral and tibial condyles and the medial femoral and tibial condyles
What type of joints are the tibiofemoral joints?
Synovial modified hinge
What movement/(s) can be done at the tibiofemoral joint?
Flexion + extension + axial rotation when leg is flexed
What type of joint is the femoropatellar joint?
Synovial plane
What movement/(s) can be done at the femoropatellar joint?
Sliding up and down
What features/structures provide stability for the knee joint?
In order of importance:
Muscles
Muscle tendons, ligaments
What ligaments can be found in the femoral intercondylar fossa?
Anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments
What features does the femoral intercondylar fossa lie between?
Medial and lateral condyles
What structure lies between the tibial condyles, similar to the position of the intercondylar fossa in the femur?
The intercondylar eminence
What attaches to the anterior intercondylar area?
The anterior cruciate ligament
What attaches to the posterior intercondylar area?
The posterior cruciate ligament
Where is the tibial tuberosity located?
On the anterior tibia, closer to the proximal end
What attaches at the tibial tuberosity?
Quadriceps femoris