the bones of the knee
tibia, fibula, femur, patella
Collateral Ligaments
Medial and Lateral
the patella glides within this
patellofemoral groove
Insertion for the patella tendon
tibial tuberosity
structures that deepen the space the femoral condyles sit in
meniscus
longest bone of the body
femur
Lateral Collateral Ligament Insertion
Fibular Head (fibula)
femoral articulations
medial and lateral condyles
Biceps Femoris Insertion
Bony, rounded end of a long bone
disk shaped, sesamoid bone
patella
Cruciate Ligaments
Anterior and Posterior
flat proximal surface of the tibia
tibial plateau
Anterior or Posterior Femur?
posterior
rough, bony attachment site on a condyle
epicondyle
Origin: Medial Femoral Epicondyle
Medial Collateral Ligament
bump on the anterior proximal tibia
tibial tuberosity
Common Hamstring origin
Ischial Tuberosity
Hamstring Muscles
Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus
does not directly contribute to knee movement
fibula
Action: Prevents anterior tibial translation
Anterior Cruciate Ligament
bone aiding mechanical function during knee extension
patella
Deep Quad muscle
Vastus Intemedius
3 knee articulations