Dissection of knee

Interior of right knee joint, posterior view showing capsular ligaments and internal structures

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Image #191-2

Dissection of knee Interior of right knee joint, posterior view showing capsular ligaments and internal structures Windows have been cut in the joint capsule posterior to the femoral and tibial condyles to expose the interior of the joint and at the same time to preserve the major capsular ligaments posteriorly. 1 . Popliteal femoral surface 2 . Medial superior genicular arteries 3 . Adductor magnus muscle (tendon of insertion) 4 . Articular capsule genus (cut across) 5 . Medial condyle of femur (covered by articular cartilage) 6 . Medial genicular artery (origin in common with lateral superior genicular artery) 7 . Upper pointer: Oblique popliteal ligament Lower pointer: Posterior meniscofemoral ligament 8 . Collateral ligament of tibia 9 . Medial meniscus (pointer indicates area of fusion with articular capsule) 10 . Semimembranosus muscle (tendon of insertion, cut off) 11 . Medial inferior genicular artery 12 . Body of tibia 13 . Lateral superior genicular artery 14 . Lateral epicondyle of femur 15 . Lateral condyle of femur (visible through opening in joint capsule) 16 . Popliteal arcuate ligament 17 . Lateral lemniscus 18 . Collateral ligament of fibula 19 . Popliteus muscle (tendon of origin, cut off) 20 . Lateral inferior genicular artery 21 . Subpopliteal recess 22 . Apex of fibula 23 . Anterior tibial artery