knee

Question 1

extracapsular ligaments

Answer 1

• lateral collateral ligament

- medial collateral ligament

Question 2

lateral collateral ligament

1) origin
2) insertion
3) what movements does it check

Answer 2

1) lateral epicondyle of femur
2) head of fibula
3) checks adduction and hyper extension

Question 3

medial collateral ligament

1) origin
2) insertion

3)

Answer 3

1) medial epicondyle of femur
2) medial menisci and condyle of tibia
3) checks abduction and hyperextension

Question 4

intracapsular ligaments

Answer 4

• anterior cruciate ligament

- posterior cruciate ligament

Question 5

anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

1) origin
2) insertion
3) what movement does it check
4) what displacement does it prevent

Answer 5

1) anterior intercondylar area of tibia
2) medial border of lateral femoral condyle
3) checks hyperextension and rotation
4) prevent posterior displacement

Question 6

posterior cruciate ligament

1) origin
2) insertion
3) what action does it check
4) what displacement does it prevent

Answer 6

1) posterior intercondylar eminence
2) lateral side of medial femoral condyle
3) prevent hyperextension & rotation
4) prevents anterior displacement