Back and Suboccipital Region

Question 1

i deepen the
sockets for the convex femoral condyles and in
distributing the downward force of the femur laterally

Answer 1

Menisci

Question 2

become taut during extension,
thereby checking hyperextension

Answer 2

Cruciate ligaments

Question 3

check extension and lateral rotation
of the tibia, as well as limit side-to-side movements.

Answer 3

Collateral ligaments c

Question 4

What are the structures damaged in the “Unhappy triad”?

Answer 4

a) Medial (Tibial) collateral ligament, b) anterior cruciate
ligament, and the c) Medial meniscus.