The Knee

3. Plate: The growth plate on the end of a bone.
5. Plateau: The top, flat portion of the tibia.
8. Joint: The point where the tibia meets with the femur.
10. Collateral Ligament (LCL): A ligament that attaches to the femur and the fibula; maintains stability of the lateral aspect of the knee joint.
11. Cruciate Ligament (ACL): A ligament in the knee that attaches to the anterior aspect of the tibial plateau, restricting anterior movement of the tibia on the femur.
12. Cruciate Ligament (PCL): A ligament in the knee that attaches to the posterior aspect of the tibial plateau, restricting posterior movement of the tibia on the femur.
15. ansurine: The area where the sartorius, gracillus, and semitendinosus muscles attach to the anteriomedial tibia.
17. Swelling within the joint cavity.
18. A large group of four muscles in the front of the thigh.
20. The kneecap.

1. Tendon: The tendon that encompasses the patella and extends distally across the front of the knee.
2. Fluid: A lubricating substance, produced by the synovial membrane, found in joints.
4. Joint: The point where the kneecap and femur are connected on the trochlear groove.
6. A grinding noise or sensation within a joint.
7. Inward bending or twisting force.
9. Collateral Ligament (MCL): A flat longitudinal band found on the medial side of the knee joint.
13. Cartilage: The thin layer of connective tissue over the ends of long bones.
14. The rounded prominence found at the point of articulation with another bone.
16. A small bone formed in a tendon where it passes over a joint.
19. Outward bending or twisting force.