Knee Anatomy Quiz
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A _________ force puts pressure from the lateral side and stresses the medial side of the knee
A. Big
B. Valgus
C. Varus
D. Superior
What does ACL stand for?
A. Atlanta Cruciate Ligament
B. Anterior Cruciate Ligament
C. Anterior Coolio Ligament
The triangular, true sesamoid bone that protects the knee is called the:
A. Tibia
B. Femur
C. Cuboid
D. Patella
The cushion between the femur and tibia is the ________.
A. Ligament
B. Meniscus
C. LCL
D. Patellar Tendon
The job of the patella is to protect the knee and increase mechanical advanatage of the quadriceps muscle.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
The knee is one of the most frequently injured joints in the body.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
What ligament, inside the joint prevents forward motion of the tibia.
A. LCL
B. MCL
C. ACL
D. PCL
Where are the hamstrings located?
A. Anterior
B. Posterior
C. Inferior
D. Lateral
Genu Valgum, when we have a large Q-angle, is commonly known as:
A. Knock kneed
B. Bow Legged
C. Squinting Patellas
D. Genu recurvatum
The ligament on the inside of the knee is the MCL.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
What about the meniscus is true?
A. There is a medial meniscus and lateral meniscus.
B. The menisci absorb shock with compression forces to the knee
C. The menisci are poorly vascular
D. All of the above
How many muscles make up the quadriceps?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
The patellar tendon attaches to the ____.
A. Calcaneus
B. Femoral Condyle
C. Tibial Plateau
D. Tibial Tuberosity
Is this a bad position to be in?
A. Yes
B. No
C. It is not NO
D. Don’t click no.
What action occurs with the quads?
A. Flexion
B. Extension
C. Rotation
D. Abduction
