1. Ligaments, Tendons, and the Knee

2. Ligaments, Tendons, and the Knee
Ligament: Connects bone to bone ex: anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

3. Ligaments, Tendons, and the Knee
Ligament: Connects bone to bone
Tendon: Connects muscle to bone ex: achilles tendon

4. Ligaments, Tendons, and the Knee
Ligament: Connects bone to bone
Tendon: Connects muscle to bone
Knee ligaments and cartilage
1. ACL- Anterior cruciate ligament: prevents the tibia from shifting anteriorly.

5. Ligaments, Tendons, and the Knee
Ligament: Connects bone to bone
Tendon: Connects muscle to bone
Knee ligaments and cartilage
2. PCL- Posterior cruciate ligament: prevents the tibia from shifting posteriorly.

6. Ligaments, Tendons, and the Knee
Ligament: Connects bone to bone
Tendon: Connects muscle to bone
Knee ligaments and cartilage
3. MCL- Medial collateral ligament: prevents inward or medial collapse.

7. Ligaments, Tendons, and the Knee
Ligament: Connects bone to bone
Tendon: Connects muscle to bone
Knee ligaments and cartilage
4. LCL- Lateral collateral ligament: prevents outward or lateral collapse.

8. Ligaments, Tendons, and the Knee
Ligament: Connects bone to bone
Tendon: Connects muscle to bone
Knee ligaments and cartilage
5. Medial and lateral meniscus: provides stability and cushion.

9. Homework!! 5 points due next time
Find out what kind of cartilage the meniscus is composed of……bring proof that you researched it (Copy and paste from the net. Include the source.)
5 points due next time