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medial collateral, medial meniscus, and anterior cruciate
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 11y agoTibial collateral ligament and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Also the medial meniscus would tear but that isn't a ligament.
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Which ligament of the initiates the knee jerk reflex when tapped?
The patellar ligament initiates the knee jerk reflex when tapped. When the patellar tendon is tapped just below the patella, the sensory neurons detect the sudden stretch and send an impulse to the spinal cord. This reflex causes the contraction of the quadriceps muscles, resulting in the extension of the leg.
Where in the body is the crucial ligament?
in the knee joint
When the knee is hit from the lateral side the ligament most likely injured is the?
The medial ligament, also probably the anterior cruciate ligament and possibly the meninsci.
Which type of of movement bends the knee and brings the lower leg backward?
Extension. Extension increases an angle, as in straightening a joint. During extension, the knee or elbow are straightened.
What is ACL tear?
This is a tear in the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee. It is a significant ligament helping to connect the tibia bone in the lower leg to the femur in the thigh.
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.
What are the structures that limit hip flexion when the knee is in extension?
Hip flexors and the y-ligament also known as the iliofemoral ligament
What knee ligament is most likely damaged from a lateral blow?
medial collateral
If an athlete's knee has been wrenched off-center towards his body's midline which ligament was damaged?
MCL
What is acl surgery?
ACL, or Anterior Cruciate Ligament surgery is an operative procedure on the knee. The ACL is a very important ligament that makes up part of the knee compartment and damage to this ligament warrants surgical intervention to fix the damaged ligament. The operative procedure lasts abround 2-4 hours and can take months to fully recover from.
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 are some conditions that require the use of a knee brace?
Some doctors recommend a knee brace after knee surgery. Knee braces are also worn to support weak or damaged knee ligaments -- sometimes in lieu of surgery to allow the ligament time to heal or sometimes in an attempt to ward off injury to the knee.
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
