What is the anterior aspect of the knee?
The term anterior refers to the front of the knee, while the term posterior refers to the back of the knee. So the anterior cruciate ligament is in front of the posterior cruciate ligament.
What are the parts in the front of the knee?
The femur (thigh bone), tibia (shin bone), and patella (kneecap) make up the bones of the knee. The knee joint keeps these bones in place. The patella is a small, triangle shaped bone that sits at the front of the knee, within the quadriceps muscle.
What are the 4 compartments of the knee?
Anatomy of the Knee
- The three compartments of the knee joint are:
- Medial Compartment (inner side of knee) 1 – medial femoral condyle. 2 – medial tibial plateau.
- Patellofemoral Compartment (front of knee) 4 – patella (kneecap)
- Lateral Compartment (outer side of knee) 5 – lateral femoral condyle.
Why does my knee hurt on the side when I bend it?
Iliotibial Band Syndrome Pain on the outside or lateral side of the knee usually indicates a problem with the iliotibial band (the connective tissue that runs from the side of the hip down to the shin bone) or the lateral meniscus (a piece of cartilage that sits between the femur and tibia).
Where does a MCL tear hurt?
Most people who tear their MCL feel pain and a “pop” in their knee when the injury happens. Their knee usually swells soon after the injury, most of the time around the inside part of the knee.
What causes pain on the inner side of your knee?
There are lots of different conditions that can cause pain on the inner side of your knee. These include ligament injuries, cartilage damage and osteoarthritis. These conditions are most often caused by a sports injury, overuse of your knee or getting older.
What is the inside part of your knee called?
The inside of your knee, also called the medial knee or the medial compartment, is the area of the knee that’s closest to your opposite knee. Medial knee pain typically occurs because of a deterioration of cartilage. It can also follow a sports injury or other type of trauma to your knee.
How do you relieve anterior knee pain?
There are simple changes you can make to help relieve anterior knee pain.
- Activity Changes. Stop doing the activities that make your knee hurt until the pain has resolved.
- Physical Therapy Exercises.
- Ice.
- Orthotics and Footwear.
- Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs)