Across
- 1. An inward angulation of the distal segment of a bone or joint (e.g., knock-knee).
- 4. The ligaments (Medial and Lateral) on either side of the knee that stabilize the joint by preventing excessive sideways movement.
- 7. An outward angulation of the distal segment of a bone or joint (e.g., bow-legged).
- 8. Crescent-shaped cartilage in the knee that provides cushioning and stability to the joint.
- 13. Large marsupial
- 16. The tendon that connects the patella to the tibial tuberosity.
- 17. Flying mammal
- 19. Referring to the Oblique Popliteal Ligament, providing posterior knee support.
- 22. A fibrous connective tissue that attaches muscle to bone; several tendons around the knee provide stability and motion.
- 25. The large calf muscle that flexes the knee and plantar flexes the foot.
- 27. Man's best friend
- 28. The shinbone; the larger and stronger of the two bones in the lower leg, forming the lower part of the knee joint.
- 30. A flexible, rubbery tissue that provides cushioning and allows smooth movement at the knee joint.
- 31. Inflammation of the knee joint, often leading to pain, swelling, and reduced motion.
- 32. The straightening of the knee joint, increasing the angle between the femur and tibia.
- 34. Muscle group at the front of the thigh involved in knee extension.
Down
- 2. The soft tissue that lines the spaces of diarthrodial joints, producing synovial fluid for lubrication.
- 3. Movement around the knee’s vertical axis, allowing medial (inward) or lateral (outward) turning.
- 5. Refers to Ligamentum Patella, a ligament extending from the patella to the tibial tuberosity.
- 6. A fluid-filled sac that reduces friction and cushions pressure points between the bones and tendons or muscles around the knee joint.
- 9. Has a trunk
- 10. Rounded projections on the femur and tibia that articulate to form the knee joint.
- 11. A small muscle located at the back of the knee that helps in unlocking the knee from full extension.
- 12. Muscle group at the back of the thigh involved in knee flexion and hip extension.
- 14. Surgical removal of all or part of a torn meniscus.
- 15. The bending of the knee joint, decreasing the angle between the femur and tibia.
- 18. Pertaining to the patella or kneecap.
- 20. The medial and lateral fibrocartilaginous structures in the knee joint that distribute weight and reduce friction.
- 21. A slender muscle of the inner thigh that assists with knee flexion and hip adduction.
- 23. Thigh bone; the longest bone in the body, forming the upper part of the knee joint.
- 24. Referring to the cross-shaped ligaments within the knee (Anterior and Posterior) that stabilize the joint by preventing excessive forward or backward movement of the tibia.
- 26. The longest muscle in the human body, running down the length of the thigh; involved in hip and knee movements.
- 29. Refers to the Biceps Femoris, a muscle of the hamstring group responsible for knee flexion and lateral rotation.
- 33. Kneecap; a triangular bone located in front of the knee joint, embedded within the quadriceps tendon.
- 35. Likes to chase mice