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KNEE ANATOMY
putting content into context

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The knee
+hinge
+stabilisers
+movement
+lubrication
+shock absorption
allowing movement
but with stability
& control

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Hinge
two
long bones
(femur & tibia)
femur
tibia

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Stabilisers - inside the joint
strong fibrous
ligaments
from bone to
bone
CRUCIATE
LIGAMENTS

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Stabilisers - outside the joint
strong fibrous
ligaments
from bone to
bone
COLLATERAL
LIGAMENTS

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Movement
muscles/tendon
groups
working as
counter-forces
quads
hams

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Patella (kneecap)
part of the
quads
muscle
complex
PATELLA

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Shock absorption
spongy
structures
absorb
impact
MENISCUS

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Injury can disrupt the anatomy
abnormal
forces
can tear
structures
& disrupt
stability

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Confusion about words
MENISCUS = shock absorber between bones
CARTILAGE = gristle at the end of bones
“torn cartilages” = TORN MENISCUS
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