Question

Two ____ are also found within the joint cavity. Consisting of fibrocartilage, these structures separate and align the femoral and tibial joint surfaces. The knee joint involves a ____ joint between the condyles of the femur and the condyles of the ____. It also involves a ____ joint between the femur and patella. Within the joint cavity are the two ____ ligaments that help to prevent displacement of the joint surfaces, crossing each other as they run from tibia to femur. Tendons and several ligaments stabilize this joint. For example, from the inferior margin of the patella to the tibial ____ is the patellar ligament. The tibial and fibular ____ ligaments run on either side of the joint capsule. Two ____ ligaments run from the lateral condyle of the femur to the heads of the tibia and fibula. collateral condylar cruciate epicondyle menisci modified hinge plane popliteal tendons tibia tuberosity

Answer 1

1. Two menisci are also found within the Joint cavity .

2. The Knee joints involve a Condylar (tibiofemoral) joint between the condyles of femur and the condyles of tibia. It also involves a popliteal (patellofemoral ) joint between tibia and patella.

3. Within the joint cavity are two crucitae ligaments that helps to prevent displacement of joint surfaces.

4. From the inferior margin of the patella to the tibial tuberosity is the patellar ligament.

5. The tibial and fibular collateral ligaments run on either side of the joint capsule. Two Lateral collateral ligaments run from the lateral from the lateral condyle of the femur to the head of the fibula.