Knee

Question 1

Largest joint in the body

Answer 1

Tibiofemoral joint

Question 2

How many degrees of freedom

Answer 2

2

Question 3

Medial meniscus

Answer 3

Small part of a large circle and is thicker posteriorly and anteriorly

Question 4

Lateral meniscus

Answer 4

Larger part of a small circle, and is generally of equal thickness throughout

Question 5

A meniscectomy can reduce shock absorption capacity at the knee by

Answer 5

20%

Question 6

The lateral meniscus is not

Answer 6

As firmly attached to the tibia as the medial meniscus, and therefore is less prone to injury

Question 7

The patella improves the efficiency of extension during the last

Answer 7

30• of extension because it holds the quadriceps tendon away from the axis of movement

Question 8

Patellofemoral joint

Answer 8

Modified plane joint, the lateral articular surface of patella being wider

Question 9

Superior tibiofibular joint

Answer 9

Plane synovial joint between the tibia and the head of the fibula. Movement occurs in this joint with any activity involving ankle.

Question 10

Patellar loading walking

Answer 10

0.3 times the body weight

Question 11

Patellar loading climbing stairs

Answer 11

2.5 times the body weight

Question 12

Patellar loading descending stairs

Answer 12

3.5 times the body weight

Question 13

Squatting

Answer 13

7 times the body weight

Question 14

Locking in the knee

Answer 14

Means that the knee cannot fully extend with flexion, often being normal, and it is related to meniscus pathology

Question 15

Spasm locking

Answer 15

Hamstring muscle spasm limits extension

Question 16

Genu valgum

Answer 16

Knees, touch, and the ankles do not

Question 17

Genu varum

Answer 17

Two or more fingers fit between the knees when the ankles are together

Question 18

Genu recurvatum

Answer 18

Hyper extended knee

Question 19

Meniscal cysts are best palpated at

Answer 19

45•

Question 20

The joint line is best palpated at

Answer 20

90•

Question 21

Least to most load on the knee

Answer 21

Walking
Ascending and descending stairs
Squatting
Squatting then bouncing at the end
Running straight ahead
Running straight ahead and stopping on command
Vertical jump
Running and twisting
Jumping and going into a full squat
Hard cuts, twists, pivots

Question 22

Women are more likely to have hyper extended knees then men

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Medial and lateral rotation is not tested

Answer 23

Yes this is a precaution to avoid injury to the knee complex