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VCU Anatomy Test 2 > Intra-articular Ligaments of the Knee > Flashcards

Intra-articular Ligaments of the Knee Flashcards

1
Q

Intra-articular ligaments of the knee are extrasynovial. TRUE or FALSE

A

TRUE: they are not within the synovial envelope

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Name the 3 intra-articular ligaments

A
  1. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
  2. Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
  3. Menisci
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*Which ligament is in the anterior intercondylar area of the tibia to posterior part of medial side of lateral femoral condyle?

  1. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
  2. Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
  3. Menisci
A
  1. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
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*Which ligament is slack in flexion and taut in extension?

  1. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
  2. Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
  3. Menisci
A
  1. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
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5
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*Which ligament prevents anterior displacement of tibia on femur and knee (hyperextension)?

  1. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
  2. Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
  3. Menisci
A
  1. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
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*Which ligament is in posterior intercondylar area of tibia to anterior part of lateral surface of medial femoral condyle?

  1. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
  2. Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
  3. Menisci
A
  1. Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
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*Which ligament is taut in flexion?

  1. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
  2. Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
  3. Menisci
A
  1. Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
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*Which ligament prevents hyperflexion of knee?

  1. Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)
  2. Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
  3. Menisci
A
  1. Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)
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9
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What are the crescent shaped plates of fibrocartilage on the articular surface of the tibia that serve to deepen the surface & attenuate compressive forces (“shock absorbers”)?

A

menisci

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10
Q

What ligaments attach to the menisci to the tibial condyles on the periphery?

A

coronary ligaments

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11
Q

What ligaments of the knee tethers the menisci together anteriorly?

A

transverse ligament of the knee

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12
Q

Which meniscus is C-shaped?

A

medial meniscus

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13
Q

Which meniscus is adhered to the deep surface of the tibial collateral ligament?

A

medial meniscus

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14
Q

Which meniscus is circular shaped?

A

lateral meniscus

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15
Q

Which meniscus is smallest?

A

lateral meniscus

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16
Q

Which meniscus moves more freely?

A

lateral meniscus

17
Q

Which meniscus is separated from the fibular collateral ligament by the tendon of popliteus?

A

lateral meniscus

18
Q

Which meniscus contains the small ligamentous band, the POSTERIOR MENISCOFEMORAL LIGAMENT, which extends from the posterior aspect of the lateral meniscus to the PCL and medial femoral condyle?

A

lateral meniscus

VCU Anatomy Test 2 (25 decks)

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