Features of the distal femur Flashcards
1
Q
What is the medial condyle?
A
- Joins medial tibial condyle to form part of the knee joint.
- Specifically, it joins the tibial plateau.
- The articular surfaces of each tibial condyle.
2
Q
What is the lateral condyle?
A
- Joins the lateral tibial condyle to form part of the knee joint.
- Specifically, it joins the tibial plateau.
- The articular surfaces of each tibial condyle.
3
Q
What attaches to the medial epicondyle?
A
- medial collateral ligament
- medial head of gastrocnemius
4
Q
What attaches to the lateral epicondyle?
A
- popliteus tendon
- lateral collateral ligament
- lateral head of the gastrocnemius
5
Q
What attaches to the medial supracondylar line?
A
Medial intramuscular septum of the thigh
6
Q
What attaches to the lateral supracondylar line?
A
- Lateral intramuscular septum of the thigh
- Short head of bicep femoris
7
Q
What attaches to the intercondylar fossa?
A
Cruciate ligaments (ACL + PCL)
8
Q
What attaches to the adductor tubercle?
A
“Ex hamstring” part of adductor magnus.
