Bony Landmarks of the Knee
- Patella - palpate the superior and inferior poles of the patella, noting its position and mobility.
- Tibial tuberosity - palpate for the attachment of the patellar tendon. Note any tenderness, which may be indicative of avulsion fracture or inflammation of the insertion of the patellar tendon (Osgood Schlatter disease)
- Femoral condyles - palpate the medial and lateral femoral condyles.
- Gerdy's tubercle (lateral tubercle of the tibia) - palpate for the insertion of the ileotibial band.
- Fibular head - palpate below the knee joint laterally for the fibular head. Note its position and mobility.
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