Knee Joint Anatomy and Common Injuries - Ligaments, Menisci and Movements

Explore comprehensive knee joint anatomy and learn about common injuries in this 13-minute educational video. Begin with an overview of the knee's articulating surfaces, including the femur, tibia, and patella, then examine the menisci structures - both medial and lateral - and their roles in joint stability. Study the intracapsular ligaments including the anterior and posterior cruciate ligaments (ACL and PCL), meniscotibial ligaments, and meniscofemoral ligaments. Investigate the joint capsule components, extracapsular ligaments such as the collateral ligaments and patellar retinaculum, and the various bursae surrounding the knee joint. Understand knee movements including flexion, extension, and rotation patterns. Analyze four common knee conditions: osteoarthritis with its progressive cartilage degeneration, meniscus tears often occurring in athletes during twisting injuries, ACL tears frequently seen with pivoting movements, and prepatellar bursitis caused by repeated kneeling or trauma. Each condition covers symptoms, causes, and clinical presentations to help identify and understand these injuries in medical practice.