fold knee joint

General information Like all joints, the knee joint is surrounded by joint mucosa (synovialis). It keeps the joint supple so that all movements can be performed without friction. The plica infrapatellaris describes a fold of this joint mucosa in the knee joint. The word “infrapatellaris” refers to the position of the fold below the patella. … Plica infrapatellaris

Function The plica infrapatellaris and the other two mucosal folds are created in the embryonic period and often recede into adulthood. The mucosal folds do not have a direct specific function. When the plica infrapatellaris is created, it forms a reinforcing fibrous strand that extends from the underside of the patella through the fatty body … Function | Plica infrapatellaris