bones
The bone that connects the thigh to the knee.
Femur
Joint formed between the femur and the tibia.
Tibiofemoral Joint
Ligament that prevents tibia from moving forward.
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ACL
Muscle that helps extend the knee.
Quadriceps
The bone on the outer side of the lower leg.
Fibula
Joint formed between the patella and femur.
Patellofemoral Joint
Ligament that prevents tibia from moving backward.
PCL
Muscle that helps bend the knee.
Hamstring
The bone that forms the shin.
Tibia
Smooth groove on the femur for the patella.
Trochlea
Ligament on the inner side of the knee.
MCL
C shaped cartilage on the inner knee.
Medial Meniscus
A small, triangular, flat bone located at the front of the knee joint
Patella
Bony bump on the inner femur.
Medial Femoral Epicondyle
Ligament on the outer side of the knee.
LCL
C shaped cartilage on the outer knee.
Lateral Meniscus
Flat upper surface of the tibia.
Tibial Plateau
Bony bump on the outer femur.
Lateral Femoral Epicondyle
Ligaments that provide stability.
ACL, PCL, MCL, LCL
Two muscles that move the knee joint.
Hamstrings and Quadriceps