1. Evaluation of a knee

2. Knee Anatomy  2 cruciate ligaments  Anterior Cruciate (ACL)  Posterior Cruciate (PCL)  2 collateral ligaments  Lateral Collateral (LCL)  Medial Collateral (MCL)  2 meniscus  Medial Meniscus  Lateral Meniscus

3. Ligaments  Anterior and Posterior ligaments  Main stability of the knee  Sit directly in the center of the knee itself  Medial and lateral collateral ligaments  Side to side stability (cutting)

4. Major movements of the knee  Flexion  Extension  Rotation (Internal and external on fibular head)

5. Common injuries  ACL tear (page 581)  MCL tear (page 579)  Meniscal Tear (page 585)  Contusions (page 610)

6. Special Tests  Anterior Drawer  Varus  Valgus  Apply’s Compression