Which bone is #1
What is Femur
What joint is highlighted
What is tibiofemoral joint
What joint is supported and stabilized by various ligaments and cartilage
What is the knee joint is surrounded by
several muscles that play crucial roles in movement, stability, and protection
What is #4
Fibula
An articulation between the tibia and the femur
Tibiofemoral Joint
What does anterior cruciate ligament stand for
What is ACL
What do the muscles work to do
The muscles help stabilize the knee joint, preventing excessive movements and maintaining proper alignment during activities.
What is the highlighted joint
What is Patella
One of three compartments in the knee, together with the lateral compartment on the outside of the knee and the medial compartment on the inside, the patellofemoral joint is supported and stabilized by a complex network of ligaments
Patellofemoral joint
What acts as a shock absorber and facilitates smooth movement within the joint.
What do the muscles work together to do
The muscles work together to flex, extend, and rotate the knee joint, enabling a wide range of motions required for daily activities and sports.
the bone at the front of the lower leg, or shin bone.
Tibia
needed for pretty much any form of movement – such as running, cycling or swimming
Knee Joint
What does MCL stand for
medial collateral ligament
How are the muscles shock absorbers
reducing the impact on the knee joint during weight-bearing activities.
Elastic material that absorbs shock and allows the bones to glide easily against one another as they move.
What is Cartilage
is one of the most common causes of anterior knee pain
Patella Femoral Joint
What does (LCL) stand for
lateral collateral ligament
What four muscles surround the knee
Quadriceps, Hamstrings, Gastronectimus, Popliteus