Chapter 15: Injuries to the Thigh, Leg and Knee

Question 1

Menisci

Answer 1

Fibrocartilaginous structures within the knee joint for protection of the condyles.

Question 2

Femoral Fracture

Answer 2

Fracture of the femur, which can be in several different areas of the bone.

Question 3

Patellar Fracture

Answer 3

Fracture of the patella, which can be in several areas of the bone.

Question 4

Dislocation to the Tibiofemoral Joint

Question 5

Myositis Ossificans

Answer 5

The abnormal calcification or ossification of bone within the muscle tissue after an injury

Question 6

Agonist Muscles

Answer 6

muscles that are considered the prime movers of a joint.

Question 7

Antagonist Muscles

Answer 7

Muscles that counteract the action of the agonist muscles.

Question 8

Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD)

Answer 8

Condition in which a fragement of cartilage and underlying bone are detached from the articular surface, also called joint mice.

Question 9

Bursitis

Answer 9

Inflammation of a bursa

Question 10

Patellar Subluxation/Dislocation

Answer 10

Patella moves partially (subluxation) or completely (dislocation) out of its groove with the femur.

Question 11

Osgood-Schlatter Disease

Answer 11

Epiphyseal inflammation of the tibial tubercule apophysitis of the tibial tubercle

Question 12

Jumper’s Knee

Answer 12

Irritation anywhere within the patellar tendon complex.

Question 13

Q Angle

Answer 13

Angle made by a line from the anterior superior iliac spine and the center of the patella and a line from the center of the patella to the center of the tibia.

Question 14

Idiopathic

Answer 14

Cause of the condtion is unknown

Question 15

Chondromalacia

Answer 15

Abnormal softening of cartilage between the patella and the femur.

Question 16

Anatomic

Answer 16

Pertaining to anatomy

Question 17

Hormones

Answer 17

Varioys internally secreted compounds formed in endocrine glands that affect the functions of specifically receptive organs or tissues.

Question 18

Neuromuscular

Answer 18

Having characteristics of the nervous system with the mechanical activity that creates movement.

Question 19

Neuromechanical

Answer 19

The interaction of the nervous system with the mechanical activity that creates movement.

Question 20

Neurocognitive Insufficiency

Answer 20

Slower reaction time and congnitive processing of the movement patterns.

Question 21

Prophylatic Knee Brace

Answer 21

Braces used to prevent collateral ligament injuries or stablize the knee, usually for linemen in football.