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Posted: March 17, 2013
Knee Injuries: Knee injuries occur in all phases of life. From work to recreation to normal daily activities, people suffer knee injuries that can be quite debilitating with significant impairment of the injury victim’s ability to function. This is the first in a multi-part series intended to educate about the knee anatomy, injuries and medical treatment.
The knee is comprised of bones, tendons, ligaments, muscles, cartilage, nerves and blood vessels. Below is a diagram that identify the components of the knee.
The knee cap floats over the front of the knee, connected by the quadricep tendon above and the Patellar tendon below. The knee joint is lubricated by Synovial fluid. The Femur and Fibula are separated by the Meniscus (a crescent-shaped fibrocartilaginous structure that partly divides the knee joint) which acts as a space maintainer and shock absorber. The Femur and Tibia bones also are lined with Articular cartilage, a type of cartilage found on many joint surfaces and which separates the Femur and Tibia.
The next part in this blog series will discuss some common types of knee injuries.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of a serious injury or fatality, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact an experienced personal injury trial lawyer at The Maurer Law Firm, PLLC to schedule a free consultation to discuss your rights by filling out our free website “Tell Us About Your Case” review form, or phone us directly at 845- 896-5295.
Posted by Ira M. Maurer, Esq. for The Maurer Law Firm, PLLC
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