Knee Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Knee cruciate ligaments
A
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
- runs upwards, backwards and laterally.
- creates hyper extension
Posterior cruciate ligaments (PCL)
- runs upwards, forwards and medially
- prevents hyperflextion
They work together to keep tibia and fibula stabilised
2
Q
Meniscus
A
Medial meniscus attaches to MCL (medial callateral ligament)
3
Q
Knee joints
A
- tibiofemoral
- patellofemoral
- superior tibiofibular
4
Q
Knee callateral ligaments
A
Medial callateral (side of the leg)
Lateral callateral (LCL)
