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2. Knee joint: anatomy, ligaments and movements | Kenhub

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   The ligaments of the knee joint can be divided into two groups; extracapsular ligaments and intracapsular ligaments. These ligaments connect the femur and tibia, holding them in place, providing stability, and preventing dislocation.

3. Knee Ligaments: Anatomy, ACL, MCL, PCL, LCL, Torn Ligament

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   Knee ligaments are bands of tissue that connect the thigh bone in the upper leg to the lower leg bones. There are four major ligaments in the knee: ACL, PCL, MCL and LCL. Injuries to the knee ligaments are common, especially in athletes. A sprained knee can range from mild to severe.

4. The Knee Joint - Articulations - Movements - TeachMeAnatomy

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   Ligaments. The major ligaments in the knee joint are: Patellar ligament – a continuation of the quadriceps femoris tendon distal to the patella. It attaches to the tibial tuberosity. Collateral ligaments – two strap-like ligaments. They act to stabilise the hinge motion of the knee, preventing excessive medial or lateral movement

5. Functional Anatomy of the Knee - Physiopedia

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   The knee joint has two types of ligaments based on location: extracapsular and intracapsular. The intracapsular ligaments are located inside the joint capsule and include: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

6. Knee Joint: Function & Anatomy - Cleveland Clinic

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   There are two types of ligaments in your knee: Collateral ligaments: The two collateral ligaments are like straps on opposite sides of your knee. The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is on the inner side of your knee.

7. Anatomy, Bony Pelvis and Lower Limb, Knee - StatPearls - NCBI...

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   Extracapsular ligaments, which include the following: Patellar ligament: extends inferiorly from the patella and attaches distally to the anterosuperior aspect of the tibia; reinforces the capsule anteriorly.

8. Ligaments of Knee Joint (Left) | Complete Anatomy - Elsevier

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   The extracapsular ligaments, or intrinsic ligaments, are essentially thickenings of the fibrous layer of the joint capsule and add strength to it. These ligaments include the: —patellar ligament; —medial and lateral patellar retinacula; —patellofemoral ligaments; —tibial and fibular collateral ligaments; —oblique popliteal ligament;

9. Knee Joint Anatomy: Overview, Gross Anatomy, Natural Variants - ...

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   The extracapsular ligaments or external ligaments are the patellar ligament, medial collateral ligament (MCL), lateral collateral ligament (LCLs), oblique popliteal ligament, and arcuate...

10. Knee joint | Encyclopedia | Anatomy.app | Learn anatomy | 3D...

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    The knee joint contains seven extracapsular ligaments: Tibial collateral ligament - passes from the medial epicondyle of the femur to the medial condyle and surface of the body of the tibia; Fibular collateral ligament - stretches from the lateral epicondyle of the femur to the lateral side of the head of the fibula ;

11. Knee Joint (Left) | Complete Anatomy - Elsevier

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    The collateral ligaments are extracapsular and reinforce the fibrous capsule. The patellar ligament also lies outside the capsule and is a continuation of the quadriceps tendon, which attaches to the tibial tuberosity.