Ligaments knee

Question 1

Which ligaments can be found in the knee joint?

Answer 1

• ACL
• PCL
• LCL
• MCL
• Posterior meniscofemoral ligament

Question 2

What does ACL stand for?

Answer 2

Anterior Cruciate Ligament

Question 3

What does LCL stand for

Answer 3

Lateral Cruciate Ligament

Question 4

What does MCL stand for

Answer 4

Medial Collateral Ligament

Question 5

What does PCL stand for

Answer 5

Posterior Collateral Ligament

Question 6

What other structure is found in the knee joint?

Answer 6

medial and lateral menisci

Question 7

Function of ACL

Answer 7

• resist extension
• Resists extremes of varus, valgus,
  and axial rotation

Question 8

What are the menisci

Answer 8

menisci are crescent-shaped, fibrocartilaginous structures located within the

Question 9

Function of menisci

Answer 9

• reduce the compressive
  stress across the tibiofemoral joint
• stabilizing joint during movement
• lubricating articular cartilage
• providing proprioception
• help guide knee’s arthrokinematics

Question 10

Function of MCL

Answer 10

1. Resists valgus (abduction)
2. Resists knee extension
3. Resists extremes of axial rotation
   (especially knee external rotation)

Question 11

Function of LCL

Answer 11

1. Resists valgus (abduction)
2. Resists knee extension
3. Resists extremes of axial rotation
   (especially knee external rotation)

Question 12

Secondary Function of MCL/LCL

Answer 12

produce a generalized stabilizing tension to the near or fully extended knee

Question 13

attachment of ACL

Answer 13

attaches along an impression on the anterior intercondylar area of the tibial plateau

Question 14

attachment of PCL

Answer 14

attaches along an impression on the posterior intercondylar area of the tibial plateau

Question 15

Function of PCL

Answer 15

• resist knee extension
• Resists extremes of varus, valgus,
  and axial rotation