Background Information

The knee is a very important part of life, and is used daily for activities such as walking, running, and jumping. There are many components in the knee, all of which have significantly different, but equally important responsibilities. The components that are used in this project are the Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL), Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL), Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL), Medial Meniscus, Lateral Meniscus, Patella, and Upper Tibia. For Information on the Patella, click here.