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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
Where is the wrisberg ligament located?
The ligament of Wrisberg is in the knee. It runs from the medial femoral condyle behind the posterior cruciate ligament to the posterior horn of the lateral meniscus. If the ligament runs in front of the posterior cruciate ligament, it is a ligament of Humphries.
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.
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.
What ligament is also known as the fibular collateral ligament?
The ligament known as the fibular collateral ligament is also referred to as the lateral collateral ligament (LCL). It is located on the outside of the knee joint and provides stability to the knee by preventing excessive sideways movement.
Where in your body would you find the cruciate ligament?
The cruciate ligament is found in your knee.
What is the name of a ligament that is absent in approximately 40 percent of knees?
The name of the ligament is the "anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)".
What are the knee ligaments?
ACL, PCL, lateral collateral ligament, medial collateral ligament
Which ligament of the knee joint functions to provide lateral support?
fibular collateral ligament
Where in the body is the crucial ligament?
in the knee joint
