Chapter 2- The Knee

Question 0

The lateral ligaments

Answer 0

Medial co-lateral (tibia)

Lateral co-lateral (fibula)

Question 1

The crossing ligaments

Answer 1

Acl- anterior cruciate ligament. Stops anterior displacement of the tibia in relation to the femur
PCL- posterior cruciate ligament
Stops posterior displacement

Question 2

Purpose of the knee joint

Answer 2

Flexion & extension: NOT ROTATION

Question 3

Meniscus: what’s it made if, and what’s it’s purpose?

Answer 3

2 c-shaped cartilaginous discs. To protect and stabilise knee joint, and absorb shock