Muscles Of The Knee Joint Flashcards
1
Q
Why type of joint is the knee joint
A
Hinge joint
2
Q
The patella is embedded in what
A
The quadriceps femoris muscle
3
Q
The ligaments on the side are needed for what
A
Support
4
Q
What are the ligaments on the side
A
Fibular collateral ligament, tibial collateral ligament.
5
Q
What does the Menisci consist of
A
Medial and lateral meniscus
6
Q
What are the medial and lateral meniscus
A
Fibrocartilage pads
7
Q
What do the menisci do
A
Stabilize and cushion joints
8
Q
Ligaments crossing forming an x
A
Cruciate ligaments
9
Q
The cruciate ligaments consist of what
A
Anterior cruciate ligament, posterior cruciate ligament
10
Q
What does the anterior cruciate ligament
A
Prevents hyper extension of the knee joint
11
Q
What does the posterior cruciate ligament do
A
Prevents hyperflexion of the knee joint
