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The Knee Joint

The Knee Joint. The ACL and PCL. Anterior and Posterior Cruciate Ligaments. The MCL and LCL. Medial Collateral and Lateral Collateral Ligaments. The Meniscus. Medial and Lateral. The Patellar L igament ITB Band and Quadriceps Tendon. Common Knee Injuries. and their general causes.

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The Knee Joint

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  1. The Knee Joint

  2. The ACL and PCL Anterior and Posterior Cruciate Ligaments

  3. The MCL and LCL Medial Collateral and Lateral Collateral Ligaments

  4. The Meniscus Medial and Lateral

  5. The Patellar Ligament ITB Band and Quadriceps Tendon

  6. Common Knee Injuries and their general causes

  7. Meniscus Tears • Medial • excessive external rotation of the tibia • Lateral • excessive flexion of the knee

  8. Cruciate Ligament Tears • ACL • Hyperextension • Extension with tibia internal rotation • PCL • Impact on anterior tibia • Flexion with internal tibial rotation

  9. Collateral Ligament Tears • MCL • Valgus Forces • LCL • Varus Forces

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