ligaments
medial collateral ligament
The MCL is one of four major ligaments that supports the knee. This ligament is a strong broad band[1] found on the inner aspect of the knee joint and is the largest structure situated on the medial side.
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lateral collateral ligaments
The lateral collateral ligament (LCL) is one of four critical ligaments involved in stabilizing the knee joint. The medial collateral ligament, the anterior cruciate ligament and the posterior cruciate ligament are the other stabilizers of the knee.The lateral collateral ligament or fibular collateral ligament has its origin on the lateral epicondyle of the femur and runs to the fibular head.
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anterior cruciate ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a band of dense connective tissue which courses from the femur to the tibia. The ACL is a key structure in the knee joint, as it resists anterior tibial translation and rotational loads.Arises from the posteromedial corner of medial aspect of lateral femoral condyle in the intercondylar notch[1]. This femoral attachment of ACL is on posterior part of medial surface of lateral condyle well posterior to longitudinal axis of the femoral shaft. The attachment is actually an interdigitation of collagen fibers & rigid bone thru transitional zone of fibrocartilage and mineralized fibrocartilage
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posterior cruciate ligament
The posterior cruciate ligament is located in the back of the knee. It is one of several ligaments that connect the femur (thighbone) to the tibia (shinbone). The posterior cruciate ligament keeps the tibia from moving backwards too far.
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