Knee
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Plate496
Knee:CruciateandCollateralLigaments
Right knee in flexion: anterior view
Anterior cruciate ligament
Lateral condyle of
femur (articular
surface)
Popliteus tendon
Fibular collateral
ligament
Lateral meniscus
Transverse
ligament of knee
Head of fibula
Gerdy’s tubercle
Posterior cruciate ligament
Medial condyle of femur (articular surface)
Medial meniscus
Tibial collateral ligament
(superficial and deep fibers)
Medial condyle of tibia
Tibial tuberosity
Posterior cruciate ligament
Anterior cruciate ligament
Posterior meniscofemoral
ligament
Lateral condyle of
femur (articular
surface)
Popliteus tendon
Fibular collateral
ligament
Lateral meniscus
Head of fibula
Medial condyle of femur (articular surface)
Adductor tubercle on
medial epicondyle of femur
Medial meniscus
Tibial collateral ligament
(superficial and deep fibers)
Medial condyle of tibia
Right knee in extension:
posterior view