North Dallas Forty. North Dallas Forty is a 1979 American sports comedy-drama film starring Nick Nolte, Mac Davis, and G. D. Spradlin set in the decadent world of American professional football in the late 1970s. It was directed by Ted Kotcheff and based on the best-selling novel by Peter Gent.
Compartments. Compartments of the Knee (image courtesy of: ConforMIS). The knee joint is at the juncture of the femur (your thighbone) and the tibia (the lower leg or shin bone). The femur is attached to the tibia by ligaments.The patella (your kneecap) is at the front of the knee joint.The joint consists of three âcompartmentsâ or sections: 1  Medial Compartment (inner half of your knee).ompartments. Compartments of the Knee (image courtesy of: ConforMIS). The knee joint is at the juncture of the femur (your thighbone) and the tibia (the lower leg or shin bone). The femur is attached to the tibia by ligaments.The patella (your kneecap) is at the front of the knee joint.
Ligaments are tissues that hold bones together. Ligaments support the knee and keep the joint and bones in the correct position. They help you walk, twist and turn. There are 4 ligaments that help support the knee. Ask your healthcare provider which of these ligaments was sprained in your knee. Ligaments are often sprained because of an exercise or sports-related injury. Treatment and recovery time depend on the type and cause of the knee sprain.