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  1. Jan 2, 2023 · Knee anatomy involves more than just muscles and bones. Ligaments, tendons, and cartilage work together to connect the thigh bone, shin bone, and knee cap and allow the leg to bend back and forth like a hinge.

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  3. Jun 24, 2021 · Learn about the four main ligaments of the knee: collateral and cruciate, and how they stabilize and protect the joint. Find out how to prevent and treat knee sprains and tears, and when to see a healthcare provider.

  4. Oct 30, 2023 · Learn about the knee joint, a complex hinge joint composed of two articulations; the tibiofemoral and patellofemoral joints. The knee joint is stabilized by extracapsular and intracapsular ligaments, menisci, muscles and nerves.

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  5. Mar 2, 2023 · Learn about the knee joint, the biggest joint in your body that connects your thigh bone to your shin bone. Find out about the bones, cartilage, ligaments, muscles and nerves that make up your knee and how they work together.

    • Knee Bone Anatomy. The most basic component of knee joint anatomy are the bones which provide the structure to the knee. There are four knee bones that fit together to make two different knee joints
    • Knee Joint Cartilage Anatomy. A really important part of knee joint anatomy is the cartilage. There are two different types of knee cartilage: Articular Cartilage: a thin layer of cartilage which lines the surfaces of the knee joints.
    • Knee & Leg Muscle Anatomy. When looking at knee and leg muscle anatomy, the main knee muscles controlling the leg are the: Quadriceps: four muscles on the front of the thigh which straighten the knee - rectus femoris, vastus medialis, vastus lateralis and vastus intermedius.
    • Knee Ligament Anatomy. When thinking about knee joint anatomy in terms of stability, it is the knee ligaments that are most important as they are the main stabilising structures of the knee preventing excessive movements and instability.
  6. Nov 3, 2023 · Learn about the knee joint, a hinge type synovial joint formed by the patella, femur and tibia. Find out the functions and attachments of the ligaments, menisci, bursae and neurovascular supply of the knee joint.

  7. Jan 24, 2018 · The four key ligaments of the knee are: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) Medial collateral ligament (MCL) Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)

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