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Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)

11th Edition

ISBN:9780134580999

Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn

Chapter1: The Human Body: An Orientation

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List the intracapsular ligaments of the knee joint, and discuss
their function

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The bones of the skeletal system are connected to one another at the site of joints with the help of strong bands of elastic tissue called the ligaments. The knee joint is an example of hinge joint (a type of synovial joint), and it comprises two intracapsular ligaments on its inner side; these are:

The anterior cruciate ligament – its function is to avert the displacement and rolling of the femoral condyle in the posterior direction during the flexion movement and it also inhibits the knee joint’s hyperextension.
The posterior cruciate ligament – its function is to avert the displacement and rolling of the femoral condyle in the anterior direction during the extension movement and it also inhibits the knee joint’s hyperflexion.