HUMB2008 Study Guide - Final Guide: Anatomical Terms Of Location, Sciatic Nerve, Epicondyle
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Bones that contribute to the knee joint are the femur, tibia, patella and fibula. Cartilage covers the articular surfaces of the femur, tibia and patella and helps to provide smooth movement within the knee joint. Knee is a biaxial synovial joint (rotation and flexion and extension) Knee stability depends on : surrounding muscles, connecting ligaments, menisci. Commonly divided into anterior and posterior horns. On cross section they are wedge shaped, thicker laterally and flatter medially. Attached above and below the joint capsule via coronary ligaments. Provide a closer match between the complex shapes of the femoral and tibial. Increase stability of femoral condyles on the tibial plateau. Located between the femoral condyles and tibial plateau surfaces. Forms almost a closed ring with anterior and posterior horns approx. the same width. No lcl attachment so it is far more mobile than the medial meniscus.