The Knee Flashcards
What is another name for the kneecap?
the patella
What is the ligament in the knee that attaches to the anterior aspect of the tibia, restricting anterior movement of the tibia on the femur
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
What is the thin layer of connective tissue over the ends of long bones?
articular cartilage
What is the grinding noise or sensation within a joint?
crepitus
What is a swelling within a joint cavity?
effusion
What is the growth plate on the end of a bone?
epiphyseal plate
Which ligament attaches the femur and the fibula? It also maintains stability of the lateral aspect of the knee joint
lateral collateral ligament (LCL)
What is the flat, longitudinal band found on the medial side of the knee?
medial collateral ligament (MCL)
What is the tendon that encompasses the patella and extends distally across the front of the knee?
patellar tendon
What is the ligament in the knee that attaches to the posterior aspect of the tibia? This restricts posterior movement of the tibia on the femur
posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
What is the large group of four muscles in the front of the thigh?
quadricep
What is the name of a small bone formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint?
sesamoid
What is the lubricating substance that is found in joints?
synovial fluid
What is the name for the top layer of tissue that lines joint cavities and produces synovial fluid?
synovial membrane
What is the top, flat portion of the tibia?
tibial plateau
