0
The ligament that helps to bend your knee joint is the anterior cruciate ligament. This ligament is often torn during exercise and is the one most often damaged when running.
Wiki User
∙ 10y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Where in the body is the crucial ligament?
in the knee joint
Which ligament of the knee joint functions to provide lateral support?
fibular collateral ligament
What muscle bends your knee?
The quadriceps muscle helps straighten and extend the leg and the hamstring helps bend the knee.
Lucy's knee joint?
A knee Joint must face forwards and must bend.
Which joint do the anterior and postier cruciate ligament hold in place?
The knee.
What ligament is on the knee area posterior side of femur on tibia?
Four ligaments are present in the knee joint, the medial collateral ligament, lateral collateral ligament, anterior cruciate ligament, and posterior cruciate ligament. The medial collateral ligament is located at the inside of the knee joint. It extends from the medial femoral epicondyle to the tibia. The lateral collateral ligament is located at the outside of the knee joint. It extends from the lateral femoral epicondyle to the head of the fibula. The anterior cruciate ligament extends posterolaterally from the tibia and inserts on the lateral femoral condyle. The posterior cruciate ligament extends anteromedially from the tibia posterior to the medial femoral condyle.
Is a knee ligament tear a internal or external injury?
Internal or external to what? The knee joint? There are a number of knee ligaments e.g. anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are internal to the knee joint but the medial and lateral collateral ligaments are external to the knee joint
Is there an ACL in the shoulder?
No. The ACL, Anterior Cruciate Ligament, is located in the knee. It helps maintain stability in the knee. The A/C (acromio-clavicular) joint, on the other hand, is one which connects the shoulder to the rest of the body.
What does the mcl of the knee do?
The MCL makes the knee more stable. It resists forces from the outside of the knee and helps hold the knee bones together.The medial collateral ligament is found on the inner side of the joint attaching to the thigh bone (femur) and shin bone (tibia)
What is a MCL?
The MCL, or medial collateral ligament, is a ligament located on the inner side of the knee joint. It provides stability and helps to prevent excessive side-to-side movement of the knee. Injuries to the MCL are common, especially in sports that involve sudden changes in direction or impact to the knee.
What is the name of place where a bone connects to another?
Its a joint. A joint is where you can bend like your knee and your elbow.
What is the PCL?
It is the Posterior Crucial Ligament, one of the four crucial ligaments in your knee. It is located in the back of your knee and it helps to stabilize your knee.
