Knee Joint bones? Knee joint ligaments? Knee joint pain causes? Knee joint pain treatment? Knee joint physical therapy?
Knee Joint INTRODUCTION: Bony anatomy: Knee joint is a uniaxial synovial joint hinge joint. It is formed by two articulations 1. The articulation tibia and femur bone forming tibio-femoral joint 2. The articulation between patella and patellar grove on femur forming patella-femoral joint. Ligaments: There are 4 major ligaments in knee joint, namely Medial collateral ligament (MCL) or tibial collateral ligament: It is present on the medial (inner) side of the knee, connects the femur with tibia. It supports the medial side of the knee. Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) or fibular collateral ligament: It is present on the lateral (outer) side of the knee, connects the femur to the fibula. It supports the lateral side of the ...