Anatomy · MU Sofia

Bones and Muscles · 28. Knee joint

Covers the knee as the largest synovial joint, describing its femorotibial and patellofemoral articulations and its type as a modified hinge. It then goes through the articulating surfaces, the capsular and oblique popliteal ligaments, the fibrous and synovial parts of the capsule, the menisci and cruciate ligaments, and the bursae. The note also explains the locking and unlocking mechanism at full extension, and ends with the knee's arterial supply and nerve innervation.

Inside: 9 sections · 8 labelled pictures · 12 flashcards · 4 min

Topic 28 of 264 in the MU Sofia syllabus for Anatomy (Dental Medicine, Year 2). The free AceMed note covers it in 9 sections, about 556 words (4 min of reading), with 12 flashcards.

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  1. KNEE JOINT
  2. Type :
  3. Articulation Surfaces :
  4. Capsular ligaments:
  5. The Capsule :
  6. Intracapsular Structures :
  7. Bursae related to the knee joint:
  8. Locking & Unlocking of the knee joint.
  9. Vascular Supply & innervation :

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