EEI 10/17c Knee ROM and MMT lab

Question 1

Observe and describe the movement of the patella in supine during a quadriceps set

Answer 1

patella move up into quad

Question 2

Assess passive patellar mobility (superior/inferior and medial/lateral glides) at 0, 30, and 60 degrees of knee flexion. How did the different knee angles affect patellar mobility and why?

Answer 2

1. at 0 degrees, most knee movement
2. at 30 degrees, less mobility
3. 60 degrees it is not mobile at all because it sits in the groove