Tendons and several ligaments stabilize this joint. For example, from the inferi

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Tendons and several ligaments stabilize this joint. For example, from the inferior margin of the patella to the tibial condylar is the patellar ligament. The tibial and fibular collateral ligaments run on either side of the joint capsule. Two _____ ligaments run from the lateral condyle of the heads of the tibia and fibula. Two menisci are also found within the joint cavity. Consisting of fibrocartilage, these structures separate and align the femoral and tibial joint surfaces. The knee joint involves a _____ joint between the condyles of the femur and the condyles of the tibia. It also involves a _______ joint between the femur and patella. Within the joint cavity are the two cruciate ligaments that help to prevent displacement of the joint surfaces, crossing each other as they run from tibia to femur. Collateral condylar cruciate epicondyle menisci modified hinge plane popliteal tendons tibia tuberosity

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answer 1 is cruciate ligament its proximal fibres attach to lateral femoral condyle

answer 2 is modified hinge is a synovial joint formed bet 3 bones that is femur ,tibia, patella.

answer 3 is Patellofemoral it allows the tendon to be inserted directly over the knee increasing the efficiency of the muscle

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