Anatomy of the Knee Joint

Which of the following is an example of a fibrous joint?

• Sutures of the Skull

• Vertebral discs

Which of the following is an example of a cartilaginous joint?

• Sutures of the skull

• Vertebral discs

What are synovial joints all about?

Name one function of articular cartilage.

What is the purpose of the meniscus?

How many ligaments acts as support for the tibia and femur?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What does the ACL precent

• Tibia from moving anterior 

• Tibia from moving posterior 

• Fibula from moving anterior 

What does cruciate mean

• Parallel 

• Cross

What does our collateral ligaments prevent 

• Rotational movement

• Anterior/posterior gliding

Which structure surrounds the entire knee?