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cruciate ligaments
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Extracapsular ligaments stabilizing the knee include?
There are 2 sets of ligaments in the knee, the collaterals - medial collateral ligament (MCL) and lateral collateral ligament (LCL), and the cruciates - anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) and posterior cruciate ligament (PCL). Ligaments are thick fibrous bands like ropes and their job is to provide stability by holding the knee bones together. See the related link for more information on the different knee ligaments
Which ligament of the knee initiates the knee-jerk reflex?
The patellar tendon, just underneath the kneecap
What is an anterolateral ligament?
An anterolateral ligament is a ligament located on the outside front portion of the knee.
What ligament helps to bend your knee joint?
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.
Where in your body would you find the cruciate ligament?
The cruciate ligament is found in your knee.
Does the tibial collateral ligament provide medial or lateral support for the knee?
The tibial collateral ligament provides medial support for the knee. It's also called the medial collateral ligament.
Which ligament of the knee joint functions to provide lateral support?
fibular collateral ligament
What is the name of a ligament that is absent in approximately 40 percent of knees?
Transverse Ligament of Knee
What Ligament attaches the fibula and tibia to the knee cap?
anterior cruciate ligament?
What are the knee ligaments?
ACL, PCL, lateral collateral ligament, medial collateral ligament
Can girls get acl?
Everyone can. It is a ligament in your knee
Where in the body is the crucial ligament?
in the knee joint
