Knee Joint Biomechanics
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Knee Joint Biomechanics

What is knee joint biomechanics? A knee joint biomechanics- studies the coordination of the bones, muscles, ligaments, as well as tendons in Knee joint motions. A complex interaction of these structures allows a knee to withstand tremendous forces while various normal motions. The knee joint is the largest & one of the most complex joints…

Knee joint with Ligaments
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Knee joint with Ligaments

Introduction What do the knee joint ligaments? What are knee joint ligaments made of? What are the ligaments of the knee joint? Patellar ligament Oblique popliteal ligament Arcuate popliteal ligament Anterior cruciate ligament Introduction: Origin: Orientation: This runs inferiorly, medially as well as anteriorly. Insertion: Nerve Supply: Vascular Supply: Composition: Bundles: Function: Anterior Cruciate Ligament…

Knee joint
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Knee joint

What is the knee joint? A knee is the modified hinge joint, a type of synovial joint, that is composed of three functional compartments: a patellofemoral articulation, consisting of a patella, or “kneecap”, as well as a patellar groove on the front of a femur through which it slides; & the medial as well as…