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Sp. Med. - Knee Unit
Sp. Med - Knee Unit
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| tibiofemoral joint | The point where the tibia meets the femur |
| patellofemoral joint | The point where the kneecap and femur are connected in the trochlear groove |
| medial meniscus | Cartilage in the knee between the femoral condyle and the medial tibial plateau |
| patella | The kneecap, largest sesamoid bone of the body |
| valgus | Inward bending or twisting force |
| lateral collateral ligament (LCL) | A ligament in the knee that attaches to the femur and the fibula allowing for stability in the knee joint |
| lateral meniscus | Cartilage in the knee between the lateral femoral condyle and the lateral tibial plateau |
| anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) | A ligament in the knee that attaches to the anterior aspect of the tibial plateau restricting anterior movement of the tibia on the femur |
| medial collateral ligament (MCL) | A ligament in the knee that attaches to the femur and tibia medially, allowing for stability in the knee joint |
| 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 |
| sesamoid | A small bone, formed in a tendon, where it passes over a joint |
| condyle | The rounded prominence found at the point of articulation with another bone |
| synovial membrane | A double layer of connective tissue that lines joint cavities and produces synovial fluid |
| tibial plateau | The top, flat portion of the tibia |
| varus | Outward bending or force |
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