Appendicular ligaments, tendons, cartilages (Knee Joint & Pubic Symphysis)

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The ligaments and tendons found in the knee joint of the appendicular skeleton plus the pubic symphysis.

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Pubic Symphysis

A cartilaginous joint located between the left and right pubic bones, allowing limited movement and providing stability to the pelvis.

<p>A cartilaginous joint located between the left and right pubic bones, allowing limited movement and providing stability to the pelvis. </p>
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Patella

The kneecap, which is a small flat bone that protects the knee joint and helps in leg movement.

<p>The kneecap, which is a small flat bone that protects the knee joint and helps in leg movement. </p>
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Anterior Cruciate Ligament

A key ligament in the knee that stabilizes the joint by connecting the femur to the tibia and preventing excessive forward movement of the tibia.

<p>A key ligament in the knee that stabilizes the joint by connecting the femur to the tibia and preventing excessive forward movement of the tibia. </p>
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Posterior Cruciate Ligament

A key ligament in the knee that connects the femur to the tibia, playing a crucial role in stabilizing the knee joint and preventing excessive backward movement of the tibia.

<p>A key ligament in the knee that connects the femur to the tibia, playing a crucial role in stabilizing the knee joint and preventing excessive backward movement of the tibia. </p>
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Lateral Collateral Ligament

A ligament in the knee that provides stability by connecting the femur to the fibula on the outer side of the knee.

<p>A ligament in the knee that provides stability by connecting the femur to the fibula on the outer side of the knee. </p>
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Medial Collateral Ligament

A ligament in the knee that connects the femur to the tibia on the inner side, providing stability and support against lateral forces.

<p>A ligament in the knee that connects the femur to the tibia on the inner side, providing stability and support against lateral forces. </p>
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Patellar Ligament

A ligament connecting the patella to the tibia, it helps reinforce the knee joint and supports the extension of the leg.

<p>A ligament connecting the patella to the tibia, it helps reinforce the knee joint and supports the extension of the leg. </p>
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Lateral Meniscus

A C-shaped cartilage in the knee that acts as a cushion and stabilizer for the joint, providing support and shock absorption between the femur and tibia.

<p>A C-shaped cartilage in the knee that acts as a cushion and stabilizer for the joint, providing support and shock absorption between the femur and tibia. </p>
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Medial Meniscus

A C-shaped cartilage in the knee that acts as a cushion between the femur and tibia on the inner side, providing stability and shock absorption.

<p>A C-shaped cartilage in the knee that acts as a cushion between the femur and tibia on the inner side, providing stability and shock absorption. </p>
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Quadriceps Tendon

A tendon that attaches the quadriceps muscle to the patella, it plays a crucial role in extending the knee and supporting leg movements.

<p>A tendon that attaches the quadriceps muscle to the patella, it plays a crucial role in extending the knee and supporting leg movements. </p>