Sports Med Flashcards
ACL
Attachment:femur inside surface and anterior tibial plateau
Restricts: anterior movement of the tibia
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
ACL
PCL
Posteriors Cruciate Ligament
Posterior cruciate ligament
Attachment :posterior aspect of the inside of the femur and tibial plateau
Restricts ;posterior movement of the tibial
MCL
Medial Collateral Ligament
Medial collateral Ligament
Attachment: medial epicondyle of femur to medial meniscus/upper portion of the tibia.
Restrains: valgus forces of the knee
LCL
Lateral collateral Ligament
Lateral collateral Ligament
Attaches: lateral condyle of femur
Fibulae head
Restrains: varus forces of the knee
A quadriceps
Extensors of the knee
Hamstring
Elexors of the knee
Extensor of the hip
Gracilis
Aides in knee flexión