Knee Flashcards
1
Q
what 3 muscles make up the pes anserinus
A
Sartorius
Gracilis
semitendinosus
2
Q
what muscle influences the initial ‘unlocking’ of the tibia
A
popliteus
3
Q
normal Q angle for males and females
A
M: 10 degs
F: 15 degs
4
Q
MCL sprain caused by what froce
A
valgus (lateral side)
5
Q
LCL sprain caused by what force
A
Varus (medial side) usually with tibia internally rotated
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)