Knee

Question 1

“terrible triad” = what 3 structures

Answer 1

ACL, MCL, medial meniscus

Question 2

the Q angle is helping for identifying adverse pulling forces on the

Answer 2

patella

Question 3

patellar tendinosis would be painful with what movement

Answer 3

resisted knee extension

Question 4

what 2 anatomical structures in the knee area immediately adjacent to eachother, making it more challenging to discriminate in with an injury

Answer 4

LCL, distal ilitobial band

Question 5

what adductor mm is most frequently strained in a groin pull

Answer 5

adductor longus

Question 6

in genu valgum there is excess tensile stress on the

Answer 6

MCL

Question 7

source of pain in IT band friction syndrome

Answer 7

bursa underneath IT band

Question 8

what has a fibrous connection to medial meniscus making the two frequently injured together

Answer 8

MCL

Question 9

genu recurvatum would most likely result in which postural position

Answer 9

anterior pelvic tilt

Question 10

most freq. injured stabilizing ligaments of knee

Answer 10

ACL

Question 11

HT in glute max and TFL and repetitive overuse =

Answer 11

IT band friction syndrome

Question 12

inflammation and pain where IT band crosses lateral femoral condyle =

Answer 12

iliotibial band friction syndrome

Question 13

strain in quads = painful w

Answer 13

resisted knee extension

Question 14

knock knees =

Answer 14

genu valgum

Question 15

how many degrees of freedom does the knee have

Answer 15

2
flex,ext
med,lat rotation

Question 16

resting of tibiofemoral

Answer 16

25 flexion

Question 17

close packed tibiofemoral

Answer 17

full extension, lateral rotation of tibia

Question 18

capsular pattern of restriction for tibiofemoral

Answer 18

flexion, extension

Question 19

which facet is most freq affected first in chondromalacia patellae

Answer 19

odd facet

Question 20

patella improves efficacy of _______ in last 30 degrees

Answer 20

extension, bc it holds quads tendon away from axis of movement

Question 21

tight quad =

Answer 21

high patella
patella alta

Question 22

in what position are the anterior fibers of MCL most taut

Answer 22

flexion

all fibers tight on full extension

Question 23

where do the superficial layers of the MCL start

Answer 23

adductor tubercle to medial surface of tibia

Question 24

what ligament spans from anterior portion of tibial intercondylar eminence to medial aspect of lateral femoral condyle

Answer 24

ACL

Question 25

what is the primary structure preventing hyperextension of knee

Answer 25

oblique popliteal ligament (expansion of semimembranosus tendon)

Question 26

when does the odd facet come into contact with femoral condyles

Answer 26

135 degrees of flexion

Question 27

Varus force

Answer 27

LCL injury

Question 28

decelerating injuries involve what

Answer 28

cruciate ligaments

Question 29

if knee gives way what structure is involved

Answer 29

meniscusi

Question 30

if knees touch and ankles dont, what do the knees look like

Answer 30

genu valgum

Question 31

what ligament holds the meniscus in place

Answer 31

coronary

Question 32

softening of cartilage of patella is called

Answer 32

chrondromalacia patella

Question 33

when performing a resisted knee flexion movement from a prone position, why should the knee not be flexed past 90

Answer 33

b/c there is increased chance of hamstring spasm b/c they cross 2 joints

Question 34

type of joint = tibiofemoral

Answer 34

modified hinge 2 degrees of freedom

Question 35

type of joint patellofemoral

Answer 35

mofidifed plane

Question 36

the patella acts as a bony shield for cartilage of the ______

Answer 36

femoral condyles

Question 37

type of joint - superior tibiofibular joint

Answer 37

plane

Question 38

when in flexion the ____ fibers of MCL are most taut

Answer 38

anterior

Question 39

what are the rotary stabilizers of the knee

Answer 39

ACL - PCL intracapsular but extrasynovial (not actually surrounded by synovial fluid in the knee)

Question 40

what is the guide for the screw home mechanism

Answer 40

PCL functions as knees central axis of rotation

Question 41

what is the primary structure preventing hyperextension of the knee

Answer 41

oblique popliteal ligament (expansion of semimembranosus tendon)

Question 42

what bursa lies over the patella and may become inflamed w prolonged kneeling

Answer 42

prepatellar

Question 43

what bursa lies between patellar tendon and tibia

Answer 43

deep infrapatellar

Question 44

injury to tibial tubercle apophysis is called

Answer 44

osgood schlatter disease

Question 45

when the patella faces straight ahead while the foot faces slightly laterally - what is that called

Answer 45

fick angle

Question 46

what is the result of herniation of synovial tissue through a weakening in the posterior capsule wall

Answer 46

bakers cyst