ISM Knee Concepts Flashcards
bakers cyst
a fluid-filled sac that forms in the popliteal fossa, which is located on the posterior aspect of the knee.
longest, strongest bone in body
femur
patellar subluxation
slides out goes back in
dislocation
knee valgus
knee varus
tibia % weight bearing
fibula % weight bearing
special test for PCL injury
MOI for an MCL sprain
special test for ACL injury
is fibula later or medial to tibia
medical name for thigh bone
meniscus provides shock absorption between which 2 bones
OSD (osgood schlatter’s disease)
treatment parameters
2 knee joints
ligaments that prevent the tibia from moving anterior/posterior
ligaments that prevent the tibia from moving medial/later
2 types of knee dislocations; which is a medical emergency
patella is which type of bone
shape of medial meniscus?
“C”
Shape of lateral meniscus?
“O”
what is chondiomalcia
softening cartilage underneath the patella