Although both joints of the knee are synovial joints, they are classified differently. The tibiofemoral joint is considered a modified hinge joint whereas the patellofemoral joint is considered a gliding joint.
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The tibiofemoral joint is formed by the articulation between the femur (thigh bone) and the tibia (shin bone). This joint allows for flexion and extension of the leg, similar to a hinge joint. However, it also allows for some rotation and gliding movements, Show more…
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Exercise 10.6: The Knee Joint 11. Match the description listed in column A with its corresponding structure listed in column B. Column A 1. ligament connecting femur to tibia 2. ligaments that cross in the middle of the knee joint 3. sesamoid bone located in the knee joint 4. ligament connecting femur to fibula 5. structure connecting patella to tibial tuberosity 6. structure connecting quadriceps muscles to patella 7. fibrocartilaginous structure within knee joint 8. synovial sacs located above, below, and anterior to the patella Column B a. ACL and PCL b. bursae c. fibular (lateral) collateral ligament d. meniscus e. patella f. patellar ligament g. patellar tendon h. tibial (medial) collateral ligament Can You Apply What You've Learned? 12. From where do the articular cartilages arise developmentally? 13. Define bursitis. Can You Synthesize What You've Learned? 14. Fully classify the glenohumeral joint both structurally and functionally (degree of movement).
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