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Why does knee joint have such a complicated arrangement of ligaments?
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How does kneecap help us in your movement?
In the knee joint you have synovial membrane. Medial co lateral and lateral co lateral ligaments. Inside the joint, you have anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments. and medial and lateral menisci. These all are supported by knee cap. It help to keep the soft tissue of the knee in position and there by helps in movement of the joint.
The strongest joint in the body is the?
the leg"The leg" is a body part. The hip joint is the strongest one in the body.
What does Cruciate ligaments in knee do?
cruciate ligaments (cruciatum), allowing a very large range of motion (extension and flexion) of knee
Where in the body is the knee joint located?
The knee joint is located in the leg at the knee. It is a type of hinge joint.
The joint in the middle of your leg?
knee
Is a knee ligament tear a internal or external injury?
Internal or external to what? The knee joint? There are a number of knee ligaments e.g. anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments are internal to the knee joint but the medial and lateral collateral ligaments are external to the knee joint
How can damaging the ligaments in a knee affect the knee joint?
It can make the joint unstable.
The ligaments providing lateral and medial stability to the knee joint are?
Collateral ligaments
Is a knee a joint bone or tendon?
The knee itself is made of ligaments cartilage and bone, and the kneecap is made of bone.
How do the bones comprise the knee joint fit together?
The patella, tibia, and femur are connected by 5 ligaments around the knee. Together they forma hinge joint.
How does kneecap help us in your movement?
In the knee joint you have synovial membrane. Medial co lateral and lateral co lateral ligaments. Inside the joint, you have anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments. and medial and lateral menisci. These all are supported by knee cap. It help to keep the soft tissue of the knee in position and there by helps in movement of the joint.
How are the knee and wrist joints similar-?
The knee is both a hinge and pivot joint. The wrist is a condyloid joint. Although they are both joints in our body, the knee and wrist are different types of joints.
How is arthoscopy performed on knee?
Arthroscopy of the knee is performed through a sophisticated procedure where a small scope is inserted into the knee joint in order to repair the damaged cartilage and other ligaments. It is also performed as a diagnostic procedure to rule out the other knee problems in the knee joint.
Can knee strain lead into arthritis?
arthritis means inflamation of a joint, strain in the knee could cause tears in the ligaments and tissues and cause inflamation. my answer is yes
What is the knee joint made of?
the knee joint is mostlymade from the patella joint, which supports the movement of the superior quadriceps muscles and inferior gastronemus muscles. surrounding thr joint is synovial fluid to allow for mobility of thr knee region
How do the ligaments in the knee aid in maintaing stability of the joint?
anterior crucial ligament(ACL) and posterior crucial ligament(PCL) are two major ligaments in the knee that work together to provide stability in the knee. they cross each other and form an X which allows the knee to flex and extend without side to side movement.
Where is the acl found and why is it a common sprain in sports?
Three bones meet to form your knee joint: your thighbone (femur), shinbone (tibia), and kneecap (patella). Your kneecap sits in front of the joint to provide some protection. Bones are connected to other bones by ligaments. There are four primary ligaments in your knee. They act like strong ropes to hold the bones together and keep your knee stable.
