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Knee Flashcards

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state the structural classification of the Tibiofemoral joint

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Structural classification: synovial

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State the functional classification of the tibiofemoral joint

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Functional classification: modified
hinge

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state the structural class of the petellofemoral joint

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Structural classification: synovial

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State the functional class of the petellofemoral joint

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Functional classification: gliding

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Name the boney components of the tibiofemoral joint

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Articulation between: femoral
condyles and tibial plateaus

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name the boney components of the petellofemoral joint

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Articulation between: trochlea of
femur and posterior aspect of
patella.

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Attaches from anterior tibia to posterior, lateral femur

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ACL

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The ACL restricts

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restricts excessive
anterior tibial glide (hyperextension)

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Attaches from posterior tibia to
middle, medial femur

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PCL

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The PCL restricts

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restricts excessive
posterior tibial glide

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Attaches from lateral femoral
epicondyle to head of fibula

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LCL

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LCL restricts

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restricts excessive
knee extension and varus stress

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Attaches to medial femoral
epicondyle, medial meniscus and
medial tibial condyle

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MCL

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MCL restricts

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restricts excessive
knee extension and valgus stress

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Large, round - Attached to MCL and medial tibial
plateau

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Medial meniscus

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The function of the medial meniscus

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  1. Shock absorption
  2. Increase joint congruency
  3. Promote synovial fluid flow
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Smaller, oval (moon-shaped) - Attaches to lateral tibial plateau

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Lateral meniscus

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Structure of menisci:

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  1. Fibrocartilaginous
  2. Attached to tibial plateaus
  3. Thicker on outer aspect, thinner
    on inner aspect
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The function of the lateral meniscus

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  1. Shock absorption
  2. Increase joint congruency
  3. Promote synovial fluid flow
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Attaches from patella to tibial
tuberosity

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Petellar ligament/tendon

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The function of the petellar ligament/tendon

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Houses patella

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