what structure in the knee prevents hyperextension
It attaches the tibia to the femur bone, and in conjunction with the hamstring muscle, prevents hyperextension of the knee. The posterior cruciate, which is not commonly injured, connects the same two bones and prevents hyperflexion of the knee joint.he second joint of the knee is the patellofemoral joint (see figure# 3). The patella is a small, odd shaped bone the sits on top of the femur. With flexion and extension of the knee, it glides in a groove that is located on top of the femur and tibia.