Knee Joint Flashcards by Elspeth Taylor | Brainscape

Q

capsule

A

flexion, extension, medial rotation, and some gliding

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tibial collateral

A

limits extension and abduction of leg

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fibular collateral

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limits extension and adduction of leg

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Q

patellar

A

acts in extension of quadriceps tendon

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oblique popliteal

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limits hyperextension and lateral rotation

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Q

medial meniscus

A

acts a cushion

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lateral meniscus

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acts a cushion. smaller than medial

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anterior cruciate

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prevents posterior slipping of femur on tibia

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posterior cruciate

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prevents anterior slipping of femur on tibia

stronger and shorter than anterior one

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transverse

A

binds and stabilizes mensci

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Q

quadriceps tendon

A

part of extension mechanism

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patellar ligament

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acts in extension of quadriceps

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