General

Question 1

Describe the knee joint

Answer 1

Largest synovial joint of the body
Joint surfaces are shallow in the anatomical position
Knee joint stability achieved by ligaments and major muscles
Medial and lateral compartments within the knee

Question 2

Describe the patella

Answer 2

Triangular
Base is roughened for attachments of quadriceps femoris
Apex is roughened for attachment of ligamentum patellae
Posteriorly has smooth medial and lateral facets to articulate with medial and lateral condyles of the femur

Question 3

Describe the femur

Answer 3

Has medial and lateral supracondylar lines
Has medial and lateral condyles and epicondyles
Has adductor tubercle

Question 4

Describe the tibia

Answer 4

Transmits weight from femur to foot
Tibial plateau articulates with femoral condyles
Two menisci provide depth for femoral condyles
Centre of tibial plateau provides attachment for acl and pcl

Question 5

Describe the fibula

Answer 5

Carries no weight
Contributes to leg and ankle stability
Provides attachment for muscles
Head of fibula articulates with lateral condyle of tibia
Shaft is slender
Distal end is flattened to form the lateral malleolus

Question 6

Describe the joint capsule of the knee

Answer 6

Anteriorly blends with patella and quadricep insertions
Medially blends with mcl and medial meniscus
Laterally blends with iliotibial band

Question 7

Describe the tibio femoral joint

Answer 7

Synovial bicondylar joint
Between femoral condyles and Tibial plateau
Enables flexion extension medial rotation and lateral rotation