The right knee-joint, laid open from the front. 1: Articular surface of the femur. 2 and 3: Ligaments. 4: Insertion of one of these ligaments into the tibia. 6 and 7: Internal and external cartilages. 8: Ligament of the patella.

Knee-Joint

The right knee-joint, laid open from the front. 1: Articular surface of the femur. 2 and 3: Ligaments.…

Front view of the right knee-joint. 1: Tendon of the extensor muscle. 2: Patella. 3: Ligament of the patella, or trendinous insertion of the muscle just mentioned. 4: Capsular ligament. 5 and 6: Internal and external lateral ligaments.

Knee-Joint

Front view of the right knee-joint. 1: Tendon of the extensor muscle. 2: Patella. 3: Ligament of the…