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  1. Knee ligaments are bands of tissue that connect the thigh bone in the upper leg to the lower leg bones. There are four major ligaments in the knee: ACL, PCL, MCL and LCL. Injuries to the knee ligaments are common, especially in athletes. A sprained knee can range from mild to severe.

  2. Jan 2, 2023 · Anatomy of the Knee. 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. The largest joint in the body, the knee is also one of the most easily injured.

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    • Bones of the Knee. The knee joint contains three bones. The femur (thigh bone) and tibia (shin bone) meet at the knee joint. The patella (kneecap) sits in front of it.
    • Knee X-Ray: Anteroposterior (AP) View. An X-ray is one of the most common imaging tests used to diagnose knee problems. X-rays are used to show bones and joint spacing.
    • Knee X-Ray: Lateral View. While an AP X-ray looks from front-to-back of the knee joint, a lateral view looks at the joint from the side. Lateral X-rays are particularly helpful at seeing the kneecap, or patella, and the cartilage space behind the kneecap.
    • Articular and Meniscus Cartilage. The knee bones are lined with a smooth cover known as articular cartilage. This slippery substance that help the bones glide as the joint moves.
  4. Oct 30, 2023 · The ligaments of the knee joint can be divided into two groups; extracapsular ligaments and intracapsular ligaments. These ligaments connect the femur and tibia, holding them in place, providing stability, and preventing dislocation.

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  6. Jun 29, 2021 · See the pictures and anatomy description of knee joint bones, cartilage, ligaments, muscle and tendons with resources for knee problems & injuries.

  7. 23. Video/Pods. 8. Images. Introduction. A diarthrodial joint that allows simultaneous rotation and translation. ACL. Function. prevents anterior translation of the tibia relative to the femur. Anatomy. extrasynovial but intracapsular. origin. lateral femoral condyle. PL bundle originates posterior and distal to AM bundle (on femur) insertion.

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