The elements of the knee joint

1. The ligaments

1.1. The medial collateral ligament (MCL)

1.2. The lateral collateral ligament (LCL)

1.3. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL)

1.4. posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)

2. Cartilage

2.1. The hyaline cartilage

3. The meniscus

3.1. The medial meniscus

3.2. The lateral meniscus

4. The bones

4.1. The femur (thighbone)

4.2. The tibia( shinbone)

4.3. The kneecap (patella)

5. The muscles

5.1. The quadriceps

5.2. The hamstrings