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What are the 3 knee ligaments?

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What are the 3 knee ligaments?

Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) – The ligament, located in the center of the knee, that controls backward movement of the tibia (shin bone). Medial collateral ligament (MCL) – The ligament that gives stability to the inner knee. Lateral collateral ligament (LCL) – The ligament that gives stability to the outer knee.

How many types of knee ligaments are there?

There are four major ligaments in the knee: ACL, PCL, MCL and LCL. Injuries to the knee ligaments are common, especially in athletes.

What are the most important ligaments in your knee?

The cruciates are the most important knee ligaments in providing stability of the knee. There are two cruciate ligaments, anterior (ACL) and posterior (PCL). They sit deep inside the middle of the joint attaching to the tibia and femur.

What are the seven ligaments of the knee?

Terms in this set (7)

  • Patellar. front.
  • Fibular collateral ligament. outside.
  • Tibial collateral ligament. inside.
  • Anterior cruciate ligament. back of knee to the front, shaped like a cross, likely injured.
  • Posterior cruciate ligament. front of knee to the back.
  • Oblique popliteal ligament. back.
  • Arcuate popliteal ligament. back.

What ligaments are damaged with lateral blow to the knee?

The medial collateral ligament (MCL) is located on the inner side of the knee. It is injured more often than the lateral collateral ligament (LCL), which is on the outer side of the knee. Stretch and tear injuries to the collateral ligaments are usually caused by a blow to the outer side of the knee, such as when playing hockey or football.

What muscles are on the side of the knee?

The two main muscle groups are the quadriceps on the anterior side of the knee and femur, and the hamstrings on the posterior side. The four muscles of the quadriceps: vastus lateralus , vastus medialus, vastus intermedius and rectus femoris function to extend the knee.

What are the symptoms of a torn ligament?

The signs of a torn ligament can vary depending on the severity of the injury, as can the treatments for such injuries. Pain is, of course, one of the most common signs of a torn ligament, though pain can be accompanied by bruising, swelling, immobility, and even a popping sound when the ligament tears.

What ligament helps to bend your knee joint?

anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

  • posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)
  • medial collateral ligament (MCL)
  • lateral collateral ligament (LCL)