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Anatomy of the Knee Joint
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Anatomy of the Knee Joint

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What is the type of knee joint?

  • Synovial condyloid joint
  • Synovial hinge joint (correct)
  • Synovial pivot joint
  • Synovial ball-and-socket joint
  • What is the function of the medial collateral ligament?

  • Resists varus angulation
  • Stabilizes the patella
  • Provides restraint to axial rotation and resists valgus angulation (correct)
  • Facilitates knee extension
  • Which of the following bursae is not located anteriorly?

  • Popliteal bursa (correct)
  • Prepatellar bursa
  • Suprapatellar bursa
  • Deep infrapatellar bursa
  • What is the attachment of the ligamentum patellae?

    <p>From the lower border of the patella to the tuberosity of the tibia</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two bundles of the anterior cruciate ligament?

    <p>Anteromedial band and posterolateral band</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following ligaments attaches to the posterior intercondylar of the tibia to the anterior part of the lateral surface of the medial femoral condyle?

    <p>Posterior Cruciate Ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the menisci in the knee joint?

    <p>To deepen the articular surfaces of the tibial condyles and distribute forces transmitted through the joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the last 30 degrees of knee extension, what occurs to the tibia and femur?

    <p>The tibia ext.rotates and the femur internally rotates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Vasti and Medialis muscles in knee joint stability?

    <p>They are vitally important for knee joint stability and patella stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minor movement of the knee joint caused by the Popliteus and Semitendinosis muscles?

    <p>Internal rotation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Knee Joint

    • Largest synovial joint
    • Diarthrodial joint
    • Articulation between:
      • Round condyles of the femur and tibial plateaus and menisci
      • Gliding joint between the patella and the patellar surface of the femur

    Capsule and Synovium

    • Attached to the margins of the articular surfaces and surrounds the sides and posterior aspect of the joint
    • Synovial membrane lines the capsule and attaches to the margins of the articular surfaces
    • Anterior bursae:
      • Suprapatellar bursa
      • Prepatellar bursa
      • Superficial infrapatellar bursa
      • Deep infrapatellar bursa
    • Posterior bursae:
      • Popliteal bursa
      • Semimembranosus bursa

    Ligaments of the Knee

    Extracapsular Ligaments

    • Lateral collateral ligament:
      • Attachment: from the lateral epicondyle of the femur to the head of the fibula
      • Function: resists varus angulation and provides restraint to axial rotation
    • Medial collateral ligament:
      • Attachment: medial epicondyle of the femur to the medial condyle of the tibia
      • Function: resists valgus angulation and provides restraint to axial rotation
    • Ligamentum patellae:
      • Attachment: lower border of the patella to the tuberosity of the tibia
    • Oblique popliteal ligament:
      • Derived from the semimembranosus muscle

    Intracapsular Ligaments

    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL):
      • Bundles: anteromedial (AM) and posterolateral (PL) bands
      • Attachment: anteromedial intercondylar area of the tibia to the medial surface of the lateral femoral condyle
      • Function: restrains anterior tibial translation and rotational stability
    • Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL):
      • Attachment: posterior intercondylar area of the tibia to the anterior part of the lateral surface of the medial femoral condyle
      • Bundles: anterolateral (AL) and posteromedial (PM) bands
      • Function: prevents posterior tibial translation in relation to the femur

    Menisci

    • C-shaped sheets of fibrocartilage
    • Medial and lateral menisci connected by transverse ligament of the knee
    • Medial meniscus is attached to the capsule, while the lateral meniscus is more mobile
    • Function: deepens the articular surfaces of the tibial condyles, serves as cushions between the two bones, and distributes forces transmitted through the joint

    Knee Movement

    • Main movement:
      • Flexion by hamstring muscles: 145-160 degrees
      • Extension by quadriceps muscle: 0-5 degrees
    • Minor movement:
      • Internal rotation by popliteus and semitendinosus: 10 degrees
      • External rotation by biceps femoris: 10 degrees

    Stability of the Knee Joint

    • Bony factors
    • Ligamentous factors
    • Muscular factors
    • Special situations

    Muscular Factors

    • Vasti muscles
    • Medialis (VMO) muscle: important for patella stability
    • Ilio-tibial band: stabilizes the slightly flexed knee (varus)

    Knee Locking

    • During the last 30 degrees of knee extension, the tibia ext.rotates and the femur must internally rotate
    • The length of the medial femoral condyle is longer than the length of the lateral condyle
    • At terminal extension, the knee joint is slightly hyperextended and stabilized with the tightening of the cruciate and collateral ligaments

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    This quiz covers the anatomy of the knee joint, including its structure, articulation, and components. It discusses the synovial hinge joint, condyles of the femur, tibial plateaus, and mensci. Learn about the knee joint's synovial membrane and capsule.

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