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Sp. Med. - Knee Unit

Sp. Med - Knee Unit

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tibiofemoral joint The point where the tibia meets the femur
patellofemoral joint The point where the kneecap and femur are connected in the trochlear groove
medial meniscus Cartilage in the knee between the femoral condyle and the medial tibial plateau
patella The kneecap, largest sesamoid bone of the body
valgus Inward bending or twisting force
lateral collateral ligament (LCL) A ligament in the knee that attaches to the femur and the fibula allowing for stability in the knee joint
lateral meniscus Cartilage in the knee between the lateral femoral condyle and the lateral tibial plateau
anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) A ligament in the knee that attaches to the anterior aspect of the tibial plateau restricting anterior movement of the tibia on the femur
medial collateral ligament (MCL) A ligament in the knee that attaches to the femur and tibia medially, allowing for stability in the knee joint
posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) A ligament in the knee that attaches to the posterior aspect of the tibial plateau, restricting posterior movement of the tibia on the femur
sesamoid A small bone, formed in a tendon, where it passes over a joint
condyle The rounded prominence found at the point of articulation with another bone
synovial membrane A double layer of connective tissue that lines joint cavities and produces synovial fluid
tibial plateau The top, flat portion of the tibia
varus Outward bending or force
Created by: rhacker
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