Anatomie normale du genou en imagerie par résonance magnétique

The knee joint consists of different structures that may be evaluated separately by Magnetic Resonance Imaging. This is a non invasive way to assess cruciate ligaments and menisci. Stabilization of the posteromedial corner of the knee is ensured by the deep crural fascia and the medial collateral ligament, the joint capsule and the meniscopatellar ligament. The most important stabilizing structures of the posterolateral corner of the knee are the lateral collateral ligament, the popliteal muscle and tendon, and the bicipital tendon. Structures enforcing the anterior articular capsule are the patellar tendon and the retinaculum patellae.