MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
REHABILITATION SCIENCES DEPARTMENT

Special Features

iliotibial tract (Netter 477): thickening of the fascia lata crossing the knee anterolaterally to attach on lateral condyle (Gerdy's tubercle).
articularis genu (Netter 477,480): small muscle pulling up the upper portion of synovial membrane during knee movement.
vastus medialis oblique: is the distal portion of the vastus medialis, helps prevent lateral patella dislocation.

Pes anserinus insertion (Netter: 476) is the common tendon of sartorius, gracilis and semitendinosus inserting below the medial tibial condyle, provides medial stability. These three muscles have interesting characteristics:

- can flex and medially rotate tibia
- each has a different innervation
- each can act at 2 joints
- each arrives from one of the 3 bones of the pelvis

The Tibiofibular Articulations

The superior tibiofibular joint is a synovial joint where the inferior tibiofibular is a syndesmosis (fibrous) joint. The shaft of the tibia and fibular are connected by the interosseous membrane.

Anterior view of the knee
Lateral view of the knee
Medial view of the knee
Interior sagittal view
Tibiofibular articulation

Articular Surfaces -Fibrous Capsule - Synovial Membranes and Bursa - Ligaments of the Knee - The Menisci - Nerve and Blood Supply -Movements - Knee Index

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