- May 2, 2026The distal biceps femoris tendon inserts on the fibular head, splitting around the LCL like a sleeve. This insertion reinforces…
- May 2, 2026The semimembranosus has five insertional expansions at the posteromedial knee, making it the most important dynamic posteromedial stabiliser. Its direct…
- May 2, 2026The extensor mechanism is the complete musculotendinous-bony chain transmitting quadriceps force to the tibia. Each component (quadriceps tendon, patella, patellar…
- May 2, 2026The gracilis tendon inserts as the middle component of the pes anserinus on the medial tibia, providing dynamic medial knee…
- May 2, 2026The semitendinosus inserts as the posterior component of the pes anserinus on the medial proximal tibia. Together with the gracilis…
- May 2, 2026The medial patellar retinaculum is a multi-layered structure comprising the MPFL (primary medial patellar stabiliser at the femoral level), the…
- May 2, 2026The quadriceps tendon has a three-layer architecture on cross-section — the superficial rectus femoris layer, the middle vastus layer, and…
- May 2, 2026The proximal patellar tendon at its inferior patellar pole insertion is the specific zone that develops patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee)…
- May 2, 2026The popliteus tendon is unique in that it passes intra-articularly through the popliteal hiatus in the posterior lateral meniscus before…
- May 2, 2026The posterior meniscal roots anchor the posterior horns of both menisci to the tibia. Posterior root tears — equivalent to…