knee vocab
What is the ACL?
A ligament in the knee that attaches to the anterior aspect of the tibial plateau. restricting the anterior movement of the tibia on the femur
What is articular cartilage?
covers the surfaces of bones where they come together to form joints
What is a condyle?
rounded articular projection, often articulates with a corresponding fossa
What is crepitus?
a crackling or grating sound usually of bones
What is effusion?
outpouring
what is a Epiphyseal Plates
growth plates
What is the LCL?
a ligament that attaches to the femur and the fibula; maintains stability of the lateral aspect of the knee joint
what is the lateral meniscus
cartilage in the knee between the lateral femoral condyle and the lateral tibial plateau
what is the Medial Collateral Ligament (LCL)
bands of tissue that connect the thigh bone to lower leg bones at the knee and help stabilize the knee
what is the medial meniscus
Cartilage in the knee between the femoral condyle and the medial tibial plateau
What is the patella?
kneecap
what is the patellar tendon
the tendon that encompasses the patella and extends distally across the front of the knee
What is the patellofemoral joint?
the point where the kneecap and femur are connected in the trochlear groove
What is pes anserine bursitis?
sartorius, gracilis, semitendinosus
what is the 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
what is the Quadriceps
a muscle group consisting of four muscles that is located along the front of the thigh
what is the retropatellar surface
the back side of the patella that is covered with a thick layer of articular cartilage
what is the Sesamoid
patella
What is synovial fluid?
joint-lubricating fluid secreted by the synovial membrane
What is the synovial membrane?
membrane lining the capsule of a joint
What is the tibial plateau?
the top, flat portion of the tibia
what is the tibiofemoral joint
knee joint
What is valgus?
Outward angulation of the distal segment of a bone or joint, as in knock-knees
Varus
Inward angulation of the distal segment of a bone or joint, as in bowlegs
hinge joint
meaning it allows the leg to extend and bend back and forth with minimal side to side motion