- April 28, 2026The medial patellotibial ligament connects the inferior medial patella to the medial proximal tibia, providing an inferior constraint on patellar…
- April 28, 2026The proximal patellar tendon at its inferior patellar pole insertion is the specific zone that develops patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee)…
- April 28, 2026The popliteus tendon is unique in that it passes intra-articularly through the popliteal hiatus in the posterior lateral meniscus before…
- April 28, 2026The quadriceps expansion is the aponeurotic convergence of all four quadriceps heads onto the superior patella, forming the quadriceps tendon…
- April 28, 2026The IT band inserts on Gerdy's tubercle of the anterolateral tibial condyle, completing the lateral knee stabilising system alongside the…
- April 28, 2026The patellofemoral joint has the highest contact pressures in the body during deep flexion activities — up to 8 times…
- April 28, 2026The medial tibiofemoral compartment is the primary load-bearing compartment of the knee, accepting 60-70% of axial load in neutral alignment.…
- April 28, 2026The lateral tibiofemoral compartment has greater motion than the medial — the lateral plateau is convex and the femoral condyle…
- April 28, 2026The lateral patellar retinaculum is a complex structure with superficial (oblique) and deep (transverse) layers connecting the iliotibial band and…
- April 28, 2026The mid-third medial capsular ligament runs between the superficial MCL and the coronary ligament layers, tethering the medial meniscal body…