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Knee Flashcards

1
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3 landmarks of distal femur

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  1. Lateral condyle
  2. Medial condyle
  3. Intercondylar notch/groove
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2
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Which tibial condyle is larger?

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Medial

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3
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Fibula has ____________ function @ knee

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No direct

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4
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3 parts of tibial articulation surface

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  1. Lateral plateau
  2. Medial plateau
  3. Intercondylar region
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5
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Anterior surface of patella is ________ in all directions

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Convex

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6
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Posterior surface of patella is covered with ___________

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Cartilage

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7
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Where does the patellar tendon attach on the patella?

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Apex

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8
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3 facets of post patella

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Medial, lateral, odd

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9
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Primary function of patella

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Increase angle of application - (MA of quads)

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10
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Secondary function of patella

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Protect quad tendon from excessive friction

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11
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If no patella, quads are __________

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On slack; active insufficienc

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12
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Term for “knock kneed”

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Genu valgum

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13
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Angle ________ is excessive for genu valgum

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Of femur in relation to tibia (<170 degrees)

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14
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Angle ________ is excessive for genu varum

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Of femur in relation to tib (>180 degrees)

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15
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“Bow leg”

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Genu varum

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16
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Normal alignment of femur

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Shaft of femur slightly medial

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17
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The joint capsule is ______, ____________ and ________ with several recesses

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Large, complexly attached, lax

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18
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How is joint capsule reinforced posteriorly?

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Muscles and popliteal ligs

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19
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How is capsule reinforced M/L?

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Collateral ligs

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20
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How is capsule reinforced anteriorly?

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Vastus medialis, lateralus, MPFL, retinacula

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21
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Unique thing about synovial lining of knee

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Most extensive and involved in the body

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22
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Where is the bursa located

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Suprapatellar

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23
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Purpose of fat pads

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Reduce friction

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24
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Shape of menisci

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Crescent

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25
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Composition of menisci

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Fibrocartilaginous discs

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26
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Shape of medial meniscus

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Semicircular

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27
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Shape of lateral meniscus

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Circular

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28
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Where are menisci thick and thin?

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Thick peripherally, thin centrally

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29
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Blood supply of menisci is greatest in the ____________

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Periphery

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30
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What anchors the menisci?

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A/P horns

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31
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3 secondary attachments of menisci

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  1. Quads (bilaterally)
  2. Semimembranosus (bilaterally)
  3. Popliteus to lateral only
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32
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2 primary functions of menisci

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  1. Reduce compressive stress

2. Stabilize joint during motion (restrict translation)

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33
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3 secondary functions of menisci

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  1. Lubricate art cartilage
  2. Proprioception
  3. Guide arthrokinematics
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34
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Why is rotation not possible in extension?

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Bony congruency

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35
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Flexion/extension AOR

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M/L, migrating

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36
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Axis of flex/ext is ________

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Oblique

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37
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In full flexion, the tibia is slightly ________ to the femur

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Medial

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38
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Axial rotation _________ with knee flexion

39
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At 90 deg knee flexion: _______ total axial rot

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40-45 degrees

40
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When tibial tuberosity is lateral to anterior distal femur

A

External rotation

41
Q

What does tibia need to do to “unlock” to go into flexion?

A

IR via popliteus

42
Q

Describe the arthrokinematics at the knee during ext

A

T-on-F: tib rolls and glides anteriorly

F-on-T: fem roll anteriorly and glide posteriorly

43
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Describe action of popliteus during flexion both ways

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T-on-F: popliteus initiates tib IR

F-on-T: popliteus initiates fem ER

44
Q

____________________ dictates arthrokinematics during final 30 degrees of KE

A

Joint arthrology

45
Q

Lock:
Unlock:

46
Q

Is an extension loss or a flexion loss more meaningful for a pt?

47
Q

Collateral ligs provide ________ plane stability against _____________ forces

A

Frontal; varus/valgus

48
Q

Cruciate ligs provice _____________ stability

A

Multiplanar

49
Q

MCL resists _______ stress

50
Q

Secondary role of MCL

A

Preventing anterior translation

51
Q

______ may place increased stress on ACL if injured

52
Q

MCL has the capacity to __________

A

Heal; vascularized

53
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MCL works ________ in flexion

54
Q

Resists varus stresses

55
Q

LCL accounts for more restraining force in more ___________

56
Q

Named for their attachment to the tibia

A

cruciate ligs

57
Q

These ligs work mostly in the saggital plane

58
Q

Cruciate ligs guide _________

A

Arthrokinematics

59
Q

Cruciate ligs contribute to ________________

A

Proprioception

60
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Where ACL originates and inserts

A

O: anterior tib plateau
I: lateral femoral condyle

61
Q

When is ACL most taut?

A

With knee close to extension

62
Q

ACL is most commonly injured when…

A

Knee is slightly flexed and tib is rotated in either direction

63
Q

How to strain ACL

A

Forceful contraction of quads, especially near full extension (pulls tib anteriorly)

64
Q

Origin and insertion of PCL

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O: posterior intercondylar area of tib
I: medial femoral condyle

65
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Primary function of PCL

A

Restraint to post displacement of tibia on femoral condyles (or ant displacement of femur in closed chain)

66
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When are fibers of PCL taut?

A

Greater flexion

67
Q

Contraction of the ________ can slide tib/fib posteriorly

68
Q

Most injuries of PCL

69
Q

Interface between the patella and intercondylar groove of femur

A

Patellofemoral joint

70
Q

Max contact of PFJ ______ of total surface area

71
Q

Describe where patella is during extension and flexion

A

Extension: inferior pole of patella with most contact
Flexion: superior pole of patella with most contact

72
Q

Talk about the motions of the patella relative to the ___________________

A

Inferior pole

73
Q

3 movements of the patella

A
  1. Shift
  2. Tilt
  3. Rotation
74
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What comprises the q angle?

A

ASIS –> mid patella

Tib tub –> mid patella (vertical)

75
Q

Approx q angles in women and men

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15 degrees in women

11 degrees in men

76
Q

Abnormal q angle

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> 15 degrees

77
Q

Knees over toes in squat increases

A

Resultant forces of quads

78
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Quad efficiency is affected by _____

79
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Quads produce a force __________ than hamstrings

A

2/3 greater

80
Q

When do quads produce max torque?

A

40-70 deg flexion

81
Q

2 functions of quads

A
  1. Dampens impact of loading

2. Accelerates tib or femur for tasks requiring knee extension

82
Q

In open chain, when is external moment arm greatest in quads?

A

Seated knee extension

83
Q

In a squat, when is external moment arm the greatest?

A

Deep squat (90 degrees of flexion)

84
Q

When are hamstrings most active?

A

Walking/running

85
Q

Role of hamstrings on tibia and femur

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Tib: accelerate or decelerate during T-on-F movements

Femur: stabilizer

86
Q

When can hamstrings produce max torque?

A

Near full knee extension (seated)

87
Q

Provides medial stability and functions to IR tibia

A

Pes anserine

88
Q

Muscles responsible for IR tibia

A

Sartorius and gracilis

89
Q

2 actions of popliteus

A

IR and knee flexion

90
Q

3 major LATERAL forces on patella

A
  1. IT band
  2. Bowstringing force on patella (caused by quads/pat tendon)
  3. Lateral patellar retinacular fibers
91
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Major MEDIAL forces on patella

A
  1. VMO
  2. Raised lateral facet of IC groove
  3. Medial patellar retinacular fibers
92
Q

What motions increase bowstringing force on patella?

A

Excessive knee external rotation and valgus

93
Q

How does a deep squat affect the bowstringing of the patella?

A

Increased forces of quads/patellar tendon increase bowstringing resultant force

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