Supporting Structures

Question 1

Iliofemoral ligament

Answer 1

Hip
Limits excessive extension and keeps bones stable when standing

Question 2

Pubofemoral ligament

Answer 2

Hip
Limits excessive extension and resists abduction

Question 3

Ischiofemoral ligament

Answer 3

Hip
Limits extension and internal rotation

Question 4

Ligamentum teres

Answer 4

Hip
Brings blood supply to the head of the femur

Question 5

Acetabular labrum

Answer 5

Hip
Makes socket deeper to sit femoral head
Creates suction for increased stability

Question 6

Medial collateral ligament

Answer 6

Knee
Resists excessive extension and valgus forces

Question 7

Lateral collateral ligament

Answer 7

Knee
Resists excessive extension and varus forces

Question 8

Anterior cruciate ligament

Answer 8

Knee
Prevents anterior translation when the knee moves into extension

Question 9

Posterior cruciate ligament

Answer 9

Knee
Prevents posterior translation when the knee moves into flexion

Question 10

Suprapatellar bursae

Answer 10

Knee
Between femur and quadriceps tendon

Question 11

Prepatellar tendon

Answer 11

Knee
Between patella and skin

Question 12

Deep infrapatellar bursae

Answer 12

Knee
Between tibia and ligamentum patella

Question 13

Subcutaneous infrapatellar bursae

Answer 13

Knee
Between tibial tuberosity and skin

Question 14

Popliteal bursae

Answer 14

Knee
Between popliteus tendon and capsule

Question 15

Anterior tibiofibular ligament

Answer 15

Ankle
Stabilizes anterior and resists posterior blows

Question 16

Posterior tibiofibular ligament

Answer 16

Ankle
Stabilizes posterior and resist anterior blows

Question 17

Deltoid ligament

Answer 17

Ankle
Medial ankle; limits eversion

Question 18

Anterior talofibular ligament

Answer 18

Ankle
Limits inversion and adduction

Question 19

Calcaneofibular ligament

Answer 19

Ankle
Limits inversion

Question 20

Posterior talofibular ligament

Answer 20

Ankle
Limits inversion and abduction

Question 21

Anterior sternoclavicular ligament

Answer 21

Shoulder
Limits retraction

Question 22

Posterior sternoclavicular ligament

Answer 22

Shoulder
Limits protraction

Question 23

Costoclavicular ligament

Answer 23

Shoulder
Limits end range clavicular motions except depression

Question 24

Interclavicular ligament

Answer 24

Limits excessive depression

Question 25

Acromioclavicular ligament

Answer 25

Shoulder
Keeps bones together to prevent dislocation of scapula

Question 26

Coracoacromial ligament

Answer 26

Shoulder
Creates protection of humeral head and RTC tendons

Question 27

Anterior capsular ligament

Answer 27

Shoulder
Limit abduction and external rotation

Question 28

Posterior capsular ligament

Answer 28

Shoulder
Limit adduction and internal rotation

Question 29

Coracohumeral ligament

Answer 29

Shoulder
Resists external rotation, end range flexion, and extension

Question 30

Annular ligament

Answer 30

Elbow
Keeps radius against ulna

Question 31

Radial collateral ligament

Answer 31

Wrist
Limits excessive ulnar deviation

Question 32

Ulnar collateral ligament

Answer 32

Wrist
Limits excessive radial deviation

Question 33

Palmar radiocarpal ligament

Answer 33

Wrist
Limit excessive extension

Question 34

Dorsal radiocarpal ligament

Answer 34

Wrist
Limit excessive flexion