Appendicular Skeleton-Lower Leg Joints, Ligaments, and Cartilages

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Tibiofemoral (knee) J

articulation between the tibia and the femur

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Patellofemoral J

`articulation between the patella and the femur

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Proximal Tibiofibular J

articulation between the tibia and the fibula closest to the knee

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Distal Tibiofibular J

articulation between the tibia and the fibula closest to the ankle

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Lateral (Fibular) Collateral Lig (LCL)

attaches the lateral side of the femur and the fibula

<p>attaches the lateral side of the femur and the fibula</p>
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Medial (Tibial) Collateral Lig (MCL)

attaches the medial side of the femur, and the tibia

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Anterior Cruciate Lig (ACL)

the anterior tibial attachment site

<p>the anterior tibial attachment site</p>
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Posterior Cruciate Lig (PCL)

the posterior tibial attachment site

<p>the posterior tibial attachment site</p>
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Medial Meniscus (C)

the medial semilunar-shaped fibrocartilage disc attached to the tibial condyle

<p>the medial semilunar-shaped fibrocartilage disc attached to the tibial condyle</p>
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Lateral Meniscus (C)

the lateral medial semilunar-shaped fibrocartilage disc attached to the tibial condyle

<p>the lateral medial semilunar-shaped fibrocartilage disc attached to the tibial condyle</p>