knee joints and ligaments

medial collateral ligament

Attached to medial meniscus, prevents abdcution of tibia

lateral collateral ligament

a ligament that attaches to the femur and the fibula; maintains stability of the lateral aspect of the knee joint

oblique popliteal ligament

stabilizes posterior knee joint

arcuate popliteal ligament

reinforces joint capsule posteriorly

medial meniscus

Cartilage in the knee between the femoral condyle and the medial tibial plateau

lateral meniscus

cartilage in the knee between the lateral femoral condyle and the lateral tibial plateau

anterior cruciate ligament

A ligament in the knee that attaches to the anterior aspect of the tibial plateau. restricting anterior movement of the tibia on the femur

posterior cruciate ligament

prevents posterior displacement of tibia

quadricpes femoris

extends leg at knee

patellar retinaculum

Connects the medial and lateral edge of the patella to the tibia

transverse ligament knee

-joins the anterior edges of the menisci

-permits menisci to move together during knee movements

medial condyle

Name this specific part of the tibia.

joint of knee

hinge