Knee Flashcards

1
Q

what 3 muscles make up the pes anserinus

A

Sartorius
Gracilis
semitendinosus

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2
Q

what muscle influences the initial ‘unlocking’ of the tibia

A

popliteus

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3
Q

normal Q angle for males and females

A

M: 10 degs
F: 15 degs

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4
Q

MCL sprain caused by what froce

A

valgus (lateral side)

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5
Q

LCL sprain caused by what force

A

Varus (medial side) usually with tibia internally rotated

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6
Q

ACL sprain causes by what force

A

deceleration from jump or run. (axial force with full extension and adducted or in knee valgus)

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