Knee Joint #4
by Microscape/science Photo Library
Title
Knee Joint #4
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Microscape/science Photo Library
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Photograph - Photograph
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Illustration of an anterior view of an opened flexed knee joint showing the femoral condyles and the horseshoe-shaped fibrocartilage menisci associated with the tibial plateau. Between the condyles is the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) to the front with the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) behind. Menisci are load-bearing, reduce friction and create a concave surface for femoral movement. The ACL prevents excessive posterior displacement of the femur. The PCL prevents excessive anterior displacement of the femur. From Lizars, J. 1823 A system of anatomical plates of the human body. W.H. Lizars, Edinburgh.
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May 21st, 2023
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