Lateral trochlear inclination (LTI) is the inclination angle between the femoral trochlea and a posterior condylar tangential line 1.

Where is the trochlea located in the knee?

The trochlea is a groove in the femur bone underneath the kneecap (patella). The walls of the trochlea stabilize the patella and allow it to glide down the center of the trochlea as the knee bends.

Is the Trochlear notch medial or lateral?

Trochlear notchFMA23619Anatomical terms of bone