CH 18: Vocab

Question 1

A test that assesses the integrity of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL)

Answer 1

Active Quadriceps Drawer Test

Question 2

In the lower extremity, physical exercises performed where the foot is relatively fixed, which results in simultaneous movement of all other joints?

Answer 2

Closed kinetic chain (CKC) exercises

Question 3

A test that assesses the amount of anterior tibial translation and the quality of the endpoint; universally recognized as the most specific test in assessing integrity of the the ACL?

Answer 3

Lachman test

Question 4

A test that assesses general lower extremity flexibility of hip flexors and quadriceps length

Answer 4

Modified thomas test

Question 5

One of several types of cartilage transplant procedures used in the treatment of individuals with symptomatic, disabling cartilage injury or disease

Answer 5

Osteochondral allograft

Question 6

A dynamic reproduction of load transmission in the knee joint, performed at 5* and 20* of flexion

Answer 6

Thessaly test

Question 7

A test that is used to assess a person’s mobility; measures the time to rise from an arm chair, walk 3m, turn around, and return to sitting in the same chair without physical assistance

Answer 7

Timed up and go (TUG) test