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ARTICULATIONS. 



It is attached, above, to the inner tuberosity of the femur: below, to the inner 

 tuberosity and inner surface of the shaft of the tibia, to the extent of about 

 two inches. It is crossed, at its lower part, by the aponeurosis of the Sartorius, 

 and the tendons of the Gracilis and Semi-tendinosus muscles, a synovial bursa 



Fig. 206. Right Knee-joint. Anterior View. Fig. 207. Right Knee-joint. Posterior View. 



being interposed. Its deep surface covers the anterior portion of the tendon of 

 the Semi-membranosus, the synovial membrane of the joint, and the inferior 

 internal articular artery; it is intimately adherent to the internal semilunar 

 fibro-cartilage. 



The Long External Lateral Ligament is a strong, rounded, fibrous cord, situ- 

 ated nearer to the back than the front of the joint. It is attached, above, to 

 the outer condyle of the femur ; below, to the outer part of the head of the 

 fibula. Its outer surface is covered by the tendon of the Biceps, which divides 

 at its insertion into two parts, separated by the ligament. The ligament has, 

 passing beneath it, the tendon of the Popliteus muscle, and the inferior exter- 

 nal articular vessels and nerve. 



The Short External Lateral Ligament is an accessory bundle of fibres, placed 

 behind and parallel with the preceding ; attached, above, to the lower part of 

 the outer condyle of the femur ; below, to the summit of the styloicl process 

 of the fibula. This ligament is intimately connected with the capsular liga- 

 ment, and has, passing beneath it, the tendon of the Popliteus muscle. 



The Capsular Ligament consists of an exceedingly thin, but strong, fibrous 

 membrane, which fills in the intervals left by the preceding ligaments. It is 

 attached to the femur immediately above its articular surface ; below, to the 

 upper border and sides of the patella and the margins of the head of the tibia 

 'and interarticular cartilages, and is continuous behind with the posterior liga- 

 ment. This membrane ig strengthened by fibrous expansions, derived from 



