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The patellar ligament stabilises the patella by preventing its displacement.
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Stabilises the patella
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The anterior cruciate ligament prevents the anterior dislocation of the tibia on the femur.
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Prevents the anterior dislocation of the tibia onto the femur
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The posterior cruciate ligament prevents the posterior dislocation of the tibia on the femur.
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Prevents the posterior dislocation of the tibia onto the femur
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The menisci are fibrocartilaginous C-shaped cartilages in the knee joint. There is one medial and one lateral meniscus. The medial meniscus is located on the medial side and attached to the tibial collateral ligament. The menisci improve the congruence between the femoral and tibial condyles during joint movements.
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Improves the congruence between the femoral and tibial condyles
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The medial and lateral collateral ligaments on each side of the knee joint act to stabilise the hinge motion of the knee and prevent any excessive medial and lateral movement.
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Stabilise the hinge-like motion of the knee
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