Ligaments, Tendons, and the Knee
Ligaments, Tendons, and the Knee Ligament: Connects bone to bone ex: anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)
Ligaments, Tendons, and the Knee Ligament: Connects bone to bone Tendon: Connects muscle to bone ex: achilles tendon
Ligaments, Tendons, and the Knee Ligament: Connects bone to bone Tendon: Connects muscle to bone Knee ligaments and cartilage 1. ACL- Anterior cruciate ligament: prevents the tibia from shifting anteriorly.
Ligaments, Tendons, and the Knee Ligament: Connects bone to bone Tendon: Connects muscle to bone Knee ligaments and cartilage 2. PCL- Posterior cruciate ligament: prevents the tibia from shifting posteriorly.
Ligaments, Tendons, and the Knee Ligament: Connects bone to bone Tendon: Connects muscle to bone Knee ligaments and cartilage 3. MCL- Medial collateral ligament: prevents inward or medial collapse.
Ligaments, Tendons, and the Knee Ligament: Connects bone to bone Tendon: Connects muscle to bone Knee ligaments and cartilage 4. LCL- Lateral collateral ligament: prevents outward or lateral collapse.
Ligaments, Tendons, and the Knee Ligament: Connects bone to bone Tendon: Connects muscle to bone Knee ligaments and cartilage 5. Medial and lateral meniscus: provides stability and cushion.
Homework!! 5 points due next time Find out what kind of cartilage the meniscus is composed of……bring proof that you researched it (Copy and paste from the net. Include the source.) 5 points due next time