Anatomy and Function of the Anterior Knee Muscles Study Guide
This guide details the posterior muscles of the knee, including the hamstring group (Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus), and their roles in knee flexion and hip extension. It also covers essential bony landmarks of the femur (Medial and Lateral Condyles, Intra-condylar Notch, Adductor Tubercle) and tibia/fibula (Tibial Tuberosity, Pes Anserine Insertion, Head of the Fibula) that are crucial for understanding knee joint stability and biomechanics. This information is fundamental for
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Structural Features of the Knee Joint
Structural Features of the Knee Joint
Structural features that influence action about the knee joint including bones, bony landmarks, ligaments, and other inert soft tissues.
- Bones
- Femur
- Tibia
- Fibula
- Lateral Epicondyle
- Lateral supraconduylar ridge
- Medial supraconduylar ridge
- Ischial tuberosity
- Retinaculum
- Infrapatellar fat pad
- Medial collateral ligament
- Lateral collateral ligament
- Medial Meniscus
- Lateral Meniscus
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament
- Articular Hyaline cartilage
- Posterior Cruciate ligament
- Posterior Meniscofemoral ligament
Anatomy and Structural Features of the Human Knee Joint
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Anterior Muscles of the Leg
Anterior Muscles of the Knee
Anterior muscles include Sartorius, Rectus Femoris, Vastus Medialis, Vastus Intermedialis, and Vastus Lateralis.
- Sartorius
- Rectus Femoris
- Vastus Medialis
- Vastus Intermedialis
- Vastus Lateralis
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Posterior Muscles and Bony Landmarks
Anatomy of Posterior Muscles and Bony Landmarks
This document identifies posterior muscles including Biceps Femoris and Semitendinosus alongside anterior bony landmarks such as the Tibial Tuberosity and Medial Condyle.
- Semitendinosus
- Semimembranosus
- Tibial Tuberosity
- Head of the Fibula
- Medial Condyle
- Lateral Condyle
- Intra-condylar notch
- Pes Anserine insertion
- Adductor Tubercle
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