Session 3 ILO's

Question 1

Describe the structures that form the knee joint, including the bones, ligaments, menisci, joint capsule and bursae

Answer 1

Bones:

• Patella
• Femur
• Tibia

Ligaments:

• Patellar ligament – a continuation of the quadriceps femoris tendon distal to the patella
• Collateral ligaments – tibial (medial) collateral ligaments and fibular (lateral) collateral ligaments
• Cruciate ligaments – anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments

Menisci:

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