Which femoral condyle has a notch?

The lateral condylopatellar sulcus, also known as the lateral femoral notch, normally forms a shallow groove in the middle of the lateral femoral condyle. It represents the junction zone on the lateral femoral condyle where the tibiofemoral and patellofemoral radii of curvature meet.

Where is the intercondylar notch?

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The intercondylar notch, or intercondylar fossa, is the area of the posteroinferior aspect of the distal femur between its condyles.

What is a femoral condyle?

The femoral condyles are located on the end of the thigh bone, or the femur. They are covered by articular cartilage and function as a shock absorber for the knee.

Where does ACL attach?

The anterior cruciate ligament arises from the anteromedial aspect of the intercondylar area on the tibial plateau and passes upwards and backwards to attach to the posteromedial aspect of the lateral femoral condyle.

What is a positive pivot shift test?

The movement is a combination of axial load and valgus force, applied by the examiner, during a knee flexion from an extended position. When the test is positive, it indicates an injury of the anterior cruciate ligament.

How is Blumensaat line measured?

The ACL-Blumensaat line angle is measured between the posterior surface of the femur and the distal portion of the ACL. The angle has a negative value when the apex points. To establish the sensitivity and specificity of indirect signs at magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear.

What is the intercondylar notch width?

The intercondylar notch is subject to change throughout life, narrowing more distally and widening more proximally. Its width ranges from 16.23 ± 2.71 mm before the age of 11 years to 19.38 ± 2.90 mm in middle age and then decreases to 18.6 ± 2.36 mm after the age of 60 years.

What is the function of the intercondylar notch?

Function of the Intercondylar Fossa As it was mentioned before, the intercondylar fossa helps to stabilize the knee joint. The reason why this groove at the bottom rear of the femur helps to stabilize the knee joint is that it is home to several ligaments of the knee.

What attaches to the femoral condyle?

From its origin, the posterior cruciate ligament travels anterior and slightly medial where it is joined by one or two cords from the lateral meniscus (the anterior and posterior menisco-femoral ligaments (or the ligament of Humphrey and the ligament of Riesburg respectively) to attach the medial condyle of the femur …

What is MFC in knee?

The Knee Joint The inner prominence is called the medial femoral condyle (MFC). The outer prominence is the lateral femoral condyle (LFC). Tibia (shin bone): The top of the tibia is called the tibial plateau. Each side is slightly cup shaped to provide an area for the femoral condyles to fit into.

When is ACL stressed?

ACL injuries often happen during sports and fitness activities that can put stress on the knee: Suddenly slowing down and changing direction (cutting) Pivoting with your foot firmly planted. Landing awkwardly from a jump.

Where is ACL pain felt?

You will likely feel pain in the center of your knee during an ACL tear. Because the MCL is located on the side of your knee, the pain and swelling will be located on the inside of the knee structure rather than the middle.