ligamentous structures
What ligament attaches to the lateral epicondyle of the femur to the head of the fibula?
and what is its primary function?
what is the lateral collateral ligament
resists excessive varus force
this muscle originates from the ASIS and inserts on the medial shaft of the tibia at pes anserinus.
this muscle can flex, laterally rotate, and abduct the hip, as well as flex the knee and medially rotate knee.
what is sartorius
what is the action of the gemellus inferior
what is laterally rotating the hip
the concave acetabulum is made up of what 3 parts?
what is the pubis, ischium, ilium
this ligament is part of the anterior capsule at the hip and resists extension, ADD, ER. it attaches from the ASIS to the intertrochanteric line
what is the illiofemoral ligament
this muscle originates from the inferior pubic ramus and inserts on the medial lip of linea aspera.
muscle adducts the hip and medially rotates
what is the adductor brevis
this ligament of the knee prevent anterior translation of the tibia
what is the ACL
this structure improves congruence of the tibial plateau
what is the menisci
this ligament in the knee has an increased capacity to heal and resists valgus stress
what is the MCL
these structures are found throughout the knee to help decrease friction. irritation of these can cause swelling and pain
what is bursa
this structure allows the quad to have an increase moment arm due to it redirecting the path of force
what is the patella