Knee Ligaments

Question 1

Acl origin

Answer 1

Anterolateral aspect of the tibia

Question 2

Acl insertion

Answer 2

Posterior part of the medial surface of the lateral femoral condyle

Question 3

Acl fibre direction

Answer 3

Passes posteriorly, laterally and proximally

Question 4

Acl movement restriction

Answer 4

Limits anterior translation of the tibia on the femur

Question 5

Pcl origin

Answer 5

Depression in the posterior intercondylar area of the tibial plateau

Question 6

Pcl insertion

Answer 6

Lateral surface of the medial femoral condyle

Question 7

Pcl fibre direction

Answer 7

Passes anteriorly, medially and proximally

Question 8

Mcl origin

Answer 8

Medial femoral condyle

Question 9

Mcl insertion

Answer 9

Medial tibial condyle

Question 10

Mcl fibre direction

Answer 10

Strong band passes downward and forward

Question 11

Mcl movement restriction

Answer 11

Limits valgus forces on the knee

Question 12

Pcl movement restriction

Answer 12

Limits posterior translation of the tibia on the femur

Question 13

Lcl origin

Answer 13

Lateral femoral condyle

Question 14

Lcl insertion

Answer 14

Lateral tibial condyle

Question 15

Lcl movement restriction

Answer 15

Limits varus forces on the knee

Question 16

Lcl fibre direction

Answer 16

Round chord passing backwards and downwards

Question 17

Describe the shape of the joint’s articular surfaces in relation to the type of joint and the physiological movements available

Answer 17

synovial bicondylar hinge joint between the condyles of the femur and condyles of the tibia, and the patella, anteriorly.