JOINTS Flashcards
1
Q
The medial/lateral condyles of tibia articulate w/ medial/lateral femoral condyles forming part of knee joint
A
Tibiofemoral Joint
2
Q
The medial condyle is longer than the lateral in what motion? (total articular surface length
A
Extension
3
Q
The tibia can rotate medially and laterally, in what knee position?
A
Flexed Position
4
Q
Represents quadriceps force. A angle (15 degrees) formed by line 1, from ASIS through patella centre and line 2, from tibial tuberosity through patella centre
A
Q-Angle
5
Q
Facets of patella articulate w/ patellar surface of femur, forming part of knee joint
A
Patellofemoral Joint
6
Q
During flexion, the patella moves “down”
A
Inferiorly
7
Q
During extension, the patella moves “up”
A
Superiorly
8
Q
Lateral deviation of distal bone of a joint. (I.E. Genu Valgum)
A
Valgus
9
Q
Medial deviation of distal bone of a joint. (I.E. Genu Varum)
A
Varus
