Anatomy Booklet: Knee

ILOs:

Describe the osteology of the femur, patella, tibia and fibula
Give an account of normal and abnormal alignment of the knee joint
Describe the articulations that contribute to the knee joint and the movements of the knee joint
Explain the locking and unlocking mechanisms of the knee
Give an account of the articular capsule of the knee joint and the bursae of the knee
Discuss the contributions of the ligaments and muscles that stabilise the knee joint
Describe the boundaries and contents of the popliteal fossa